Flood Alert Issued for Norfolk's River Yare Areas
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on May 11, 2026, 3 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 tidal River Yare in East Anglia, Norfolk, with possible flooding between 6:30pm and 8:30pm on May 11, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia, Norfolk
- Issued
- May 11, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Anglia, Norfolk.
Alert Details
A Flood Alert, with severity level 3, has been issued by the Environment Agency. It covers the tidal River Yare area and is effective for the specified time window.
Affected Areas
The alert affects the tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water in East Anglia, specifically in Norfolk county. High water levels are expected in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High water levels due to tide locking may lead to flooding. This is expected between 6:30pm and 8:30pm on May 11, 2026.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 6:30pm and 8:30pm on Monday, May 11, 2026. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on May 12, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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