Flood Alert Issued for Hunstanton Coast in Norfolk Due to High Tides and Strong Winds
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 Hunstanton coast, warning of potential flooding from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning due to high tides and Force 7 winds.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Norfolk, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Norfolk, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Hunstanton coast in Norfolk. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to a combination of high tides, strong winds, and large waves along the North Sea coast.
Affected Areas
The primary areas at risk are located around the Hunstanton seafront in Norfolk, within the East Anglia region. The alert also notes specific forecast data for King's Lynn.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid beaches and coastal promenades, as these areas may be flooded. The Local Authority will be closing flood gates in the area, which will make access difficult. Additionally, the public is urged to stay away from the promenade due to known damage, although the Environment Agency notes this damage does not directly increase the flood risk.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to include high tides and large waves driven by Force 7 Easterly winds. A peak water level of 4.21mAODN is forecast at King's Lynn at 7:15 PM on 18 February 2026. Similar high tide conditions are expected to persist into the following morning.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective from 5:15 PM today, 18 February 2026, and is expected to remain in place until 9:15 AM on 19 February 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and intends to provide an update by 10:00 AM on 19 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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