Flood Alert for North Norfolk Coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard

Source: Environment Agency · Norfolk

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A flood alert has been issued for the north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse, due to high tides.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Norfolk
Issued
September 12, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: publication date is recent, but current status is not stored on this page. Check the issuing agency's live warning service before acting because warnings can be updated, narrowed, or cancelled.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert (severity level 3) for coastal flooding. The alert was raised at 2026-09-12T15:25:43 and the message was last changed at 2026-09-12T15:25:00.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse, in the county of Norfolk within the East Anglia region. Possible flooding is noted on Beach Road at Cley, Beach Road at Salthouse, and footpaths in the marshes. A peak water level of 3.66mAODN is forecast at Wells.

What You Should Do

Residents should avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding, with a peak level at Wells of 3.66mAODN at 8:15am (0.26m above tide tables) under wind force 3 westerly conditions during spring tides.

Timeline

Flooding is possible between 7:15am and 9:15am on Sunday 13th September 2026. The message will be updated by 3:00PM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

Questions readers often have about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse, due to high tides.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Norfolk. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.