Flood Alert for Hunstanton Coast in Norfolk
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A flood alert has been issued for the Hunstanton coast in Norfolk due to high tides expected on Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert for the Hunstanton coast in Norfolk. The alert was raised at 10:17:59 on 12 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Hunstanton coast in Norfolk, East Anglia. Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. A peak water level of 4.67mAODN is forecast at King's Lynn at 08:15am on 13 September.
What You Should Do
Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority, which will make access difficult.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to flooding. The detailed forecast includes a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.67mAODN at 08:15am on 13 September with Wind Force 3, Westerly.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 06:00am to 10:00am on Sunday 13 September 2026. The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak and will fall away over the next few days. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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