Flood Alert for Suffolk Coast at Southwold
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A flood alert has been issued for the Suffolk coast at Southwold due to high tides today.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- September 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Suffolk coast at Southwold. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-13T08:56:06.
Affected Areas
The Suffolk coast at Southwold in East Anglia, Suffolk county, along the North Sea.
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 tide levels expected at the harbourside in Southwold. Peak level at Lowestoft of 1.63mAODN at 11:15am, which is 0.30m above tide tables. Wind force 3, north westerly. Tides higher than usual due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Timeline
Flooding possible between 10:15am and 12:15pm on Sunday 13th September 2026. Message to be updated by 9:00AM on 14 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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