Flood Alert for Porlock Weir, Somerset Coast
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A flood alert has been issued for the Somerset coast at Porlock Weir due to high spring tides expected on Friday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex
- Issued
- September 10, 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 Somerset coast at Porlock Weir. The alert was raised at 12:29 on 10 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers locations at Porlock Bay in Somerset, particularly the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. Low lying land and roads are expected to be most affected.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to flooding around high tide times. The first high tide is forecast at 06:45 on Friday with a peak height of 6.12m and a F4 north westerly wind. The second high tide is at 19:00 on Friday with a peak height of 6.37m and a F4 westerly wind.
Timeline
Flooding is possible around 06:45 on Friday 11 September 2026 and again at 19:00 on Friday. The message will be updated by 12:19PM on 10 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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