Flood Alert for North Norfolk Coast from Old Hunstanton to Cley
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A flood alert has been issued for the north Norfolk coast due to high tides expected Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North Norfolk Coast
- Issued
- September 12, 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 north Norfolk coast. The alert was raised at 2026-09-12T15:25:39.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton to and including Cley in Norfolk county. Specific locations include Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions as the Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays. A peak level of 3.66mAODN is forecast at Wells at 8:15am, 0.26m above tide tables, with wind force 3 westerly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 7:15am and 9:15am on Sunday 13th September. 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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