Flood Alert for Suffolk and Essex Coast Updated
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Environment Agency issues update for Suffolk and Essex coast with no current flooding threat but standing water and debris possible.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-08-15T09:01:08 with message changed at 2026-08-15T09:01:00.
Affected Areas
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries. Counties: Essex, Suffolk. Region: East Anglia. Rivers and sea: North Sea, River Orwell, River Deben.
What You Should Do
Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Expected Conditions
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.
Timeline
Alert raised 2026-08-15T09:01:08. Message updated 2026-08-15T09:01:00. Agency will continue monitoring and issue further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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