Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Deben and Lark in Suffolk
This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert is in effect for parts of Suffolk as high river levels impact the Rivers Deben, Lark, and Fynn following recent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Rivers Deben and Lark area in East Anglia. The alert was raised at 9:12 AM on February 16, 2026, due to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Suffolk, specifically focusing on:
- River Deben: Low-lying roads and riverside areas from Debenham to Ufford, including Framsden, Earl Soham, Easton, Glevering, and Wickham Market.
- Rivers Lark and Fynn: Areas around Witnesham, Tuddenham St Martin, Playford, and Grundisburgh.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on river level changes.
- Take care near riverside areas and low-lying roads.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but have begun to fall following recent precipitation. However, the risk of flooding remains for low-lying roads and areas immediately adjacent to the rivers. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of the morning of Monday, February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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