Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Blyth, Walpole, and Surrounding Watercourses in Suffolk

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Rivers Blyth and Walpole, as well as the Chediston, Bramfield, and Wrentham watercourses. This alert (ID: 054WAFSF2) indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The areas most at risk include low-lying roads and riverside areas in the following locations within Suffolk:

• Halesworth
• Wissett
• Chediston
• Walpole
• Huntingfield
• Bramfield
• Wrentham

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care when near watercourses.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track rainfall and river levels.

Expected Conditions

River levels began rising on the afternoon of February 15, 2026, due to recent precipitation. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible as these levels continue to fluctuate.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:47 PM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.