Flood Alert Issued for East Anglia's River Waveney Area
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on May 11, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the tidal River Waveney in East Anglia, with possible flooding between 7pm and 9pm on May 11, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- May 11, 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.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Anglia.
Flood Alert in East Anglia
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water. This alert is effective with potential flooding due to tide locking.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia, specifically along the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High water levels are expected at Beccles Quay, with river levels remaining high this evening due to tide locking.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 7pm and 9pm on Monday, 11 May 2026. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 12 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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