Flood Alert Issued for River Waveney and River Dove Across Norfolk and Suffolk
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 River Waveney and River Dove, warning of rising water levels affecting Diss, Eye, Harleston, and Bungay.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia (Norfolk and Suffolk)
- 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 East Anglia (Norfolk and Suffolk).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove to Ellingham, including Bungay. This alert (ID: 054WAFSF1) indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels in the East Anglia area.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Norfolk and Suffolk. Areas most at risk include low-lying roads and riverside areas around the following locations:
- Diss
- Eye
- Harleston
- Bungay
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high and are currently rising following recent rainfall. The primary hazard is the potential for flooding in riverside areas and on low-lying roads near the River Waveney and River Dove.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the afternoon of February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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