Flood Alert Issued for Essex Coast and Estuaries for Tuesday Afternoon
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 Essex coast, including Clacton and Maldon, due to high tides and potential wave overtopping expected between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM today.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex Coast, East Anglia
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Essex Coast, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Essex coastline. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides occurring today, Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat, as well as the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:
- Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands, and Brightlingsea sea front, which may experience wave overtopping and spray.
- The Strood at Mersea Island.
- Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea.
- The Hythe and Promenade at Maldon.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and car parks which may be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and stay informed on changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
High tides are expected to lead to flooding in low-lying areas. The detailed forecast predicts a peak water level at Clacton of 2.77mAODN at 12:00 noon today, which is 0.65m above standard tide tables. Weather conditions at the time of the peak are expected to include a North Easterly Wind at Force 4.
Timeline
The flood alert is specifically in effect today, Tuesday, 3 March, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. According to the Environment Agency, no further high tides are expected to cause issues over the coming days. This message is scheduled for an update by 5:00 PM on 03 March 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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