Flood Alert for Southwold Coast, Suffolk

Source: Environment Agency · Suffolk, East Anglia

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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

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

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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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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.
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.
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This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected? ▾
This alert affects Suffolk, East Anglia. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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