Flood Alert for Suffolk Coast at Southwold

Source: Environment Agency · East Anglia

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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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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the Suffolk coast at Southwold due to high tides today.
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.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Anglia. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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