Flood Alert for North Norfolk Coast from Old Hunstanton to Cley (Sep 27, 2026)

Source: Environment Agency · Norfolk, East Anglia

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A flood alert has been issued for the north Norfolk coast due to high tides, with flooding possible between 6:45am and 8:45am on Monday 28 September.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Norfolk, East Anglia
Issued
September 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the north Norfolk coast. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-27T16:50:06.

Affected Areas

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 which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

Peak water level at Wells of 3.65mAODN at 7:45am on Monday 28 September, 0.26m above tide tables. Wind Force 3, Northerly. Tides higher than usual due to spring tides and forecast weather conditions.

Timeline

Flooding possible between 6:45am and 8:45am on Monday 28 September. Message will be updated by 10:00PM on 28 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

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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, with flooding possible between 6:45am and 8:45am on Monday 28 September.
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, East Anglia. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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