Flood Alert Issued for North Norfolk Coast

Source: Environment Agency · North Norfolk Coast

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for north Norfolk coast due to high tides possible Saturday morning.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
North Norfolk Coast
Issued
August 14, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the north Norfolk coast. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-14T16:15:32.

Affected Areas

The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton to and including Cley in Norfolk, East Anglia. Specific locations include Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney.

What You Should Do

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides may lead to flooding with water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays. Peak level at Wells of 3.55mAODN at 8.45am, 0.15m above tide tables. Wind Force 4, North. Tides higher than usual due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides.

Timeline

Flooding possible between 7.45 am and 09.45 on Saturday 15th August. Message to be updated by 12:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Environment Agency issues flood alert for north Norfolk coast due to high tides possible Saturday morning.
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 North Norfolk Coast. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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