Flood Alert for Southwold Coast, Suffolk
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A flood alert has been issued for the Suffolk coast at Southwold due to high tides expected between 10:00am and 12:00pm on Monday 28 September.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Suffolk, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert for the Suffolk coast at Southwold. The alert was raised at 08:08 on 28 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Suffolk coast at Southwold in East Anglia. A peak tide level of 1.69mAODN is forecast at Lowestoft at 11:00am, 0.43m above tide tables.
What You Should Do
Residents should 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 due to spring tides and forecast weather conditions. Winds are Force 3 from the northerly direction.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 10:00am and 12:00pm on Monday 28 September 2026. The message will be updated by 10:00am on 28 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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