Flood Alert Issued for Essex Coast and Estuaries
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Essex coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat and Colne and Blackwater estuaries due to high tides.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex coast, East Anglia
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Essex coast. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 09:01 on 15 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Specific locations include Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands, Brightlingsea sea front, The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions as the agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to flooding with possible wave overtopping and spray. Peak level at Clacton forecast at 2.76mAODN at 2.30pm, 0.23m above tide tables. Wind Force 5, North Easterly. Tides higher than usual due to spring tides and forecast weather conditions.
Timeline
Flooding possible between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Saturday 15 August 2026. Message will be updated by 5:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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