Flood Alert for North Norfolk Coast from Old Hunstanton to Cley

Source: Environment Agency · North Norfolk Coast

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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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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the north Norfolk coast due to high tides expected Sunday morning.
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 North Norfolk Coast. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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