Flood Alert for Essex Coast from St Peters Flat to Shoeburyness
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A flood alert has been issued for the Essex coast from St Peters Flat to Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries due to high tides.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- September 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries. The alert was raised at 08:47 on 28 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Essex coast from St Peters Flat to Shoeburyness, the Crouch and Roach estuaries, and riversides at Battlesbridge and Hullbridge. Creeksea Ferry Road onto Wallasea Island may be flooded, along with areas near Calcton. Counties affected include Essex and Southend-on-Sea.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding. A peak level of 2.87mAODN is forecast at Calcton at 1:30pm, which is 0.21m above tide tables. Conditions include Wind Force 3, North Easterly, during spring tides.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on Monday 28 September 2026. The message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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