Flood Alert Issued for River Bure and Spixworth Beck in Norfolk
This alert is no longer in effect.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 River Bure and Spixworth Beck areas in Norfolk as rising river levels create a risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
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
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Bure, Spixworth Beck, and surrounding Becks. This alert (ID: 054WAFNF2) indicates that flooding is possible following recent rainfall in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers specific geographic regions within Norfolk, East Anglia. Areas most at risk include:
- Spixworth Beck: Low-lying roads and riverside areas between Horsford and Crostwick.
- River Bure: Riverside areas and roads in Corpusty, Saxthorpe, Itteringham, Ingworth, Aylsham, and Burgh-next-Aylsham.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Take care when near riverside areas.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local river levels and weather updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are expected to rise throughout the afternoon of 15 February 2026. The increase in water levels is a result of recent rainfall. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels to manage the situation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 3:56 PM on 15 February 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on this message by 10:00 AM on 16 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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