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