Flood Alert Issued for Isle of Sheppey and Kent Coast from Kemsley to Seasalter

Source: Environment Agency · Kent Coast

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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 Isle of Sheppey and the Kent coast, with flooding possible during high tide on Tuesday afternoon.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Kent Coast
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 Kent Coast.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the English Channel and The Swale. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides expected on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Isle of Sheppey and the coast from Kemsley to Seasalter. This includes geographic regions within Kent, specifically under the Kent, South London, and East Sussex area office.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, as these areas are most likely to be affected by rising water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides are forecast to potentially lead to flooding. The total peak water level at Sheerness is expected to reach 3.52 m AOD. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of coastal roads and footpaths.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective on March 3, 2026, from 10:45 to 14:45. The peak high tide is expected to occur at 12:45. Officials plan to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 AM on March 3, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Sheppey and the Kent coast, with flooding possible during high tide on Tuesday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Kent Coast. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.