Flood Alert for Tidal Deben Estuary in Suffolk (Sep 28, 2026)
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A flood alert has been issued for the tidal Deben estuary due to high tides possible between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on 28 September.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Suffolk, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the tidal Deben estuary. The alert was raised at 08:23 on 28 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk, including the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, surrounding marshland, and the peak forecast location at Harwich.
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
Tide levels will be high, with a peak level of 2.56mAODN forecast at Harwich at 1:30pm on 28 September, 0.5m above tide tables. Conditions include Wind Force 3 from the North Easterly direction during spring tides.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on Monday 28 September 2026. The message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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