Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Deben and Lark in Suffolk as Water Levels Rise

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Rivers Deben and Lark in Suffolk. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers specific geographic regions within East Anglia, primarily focusing on the following locations in Suffolk:

• 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:

• Take care: Be aware of your surroundings near riverbanks.
• Avoid flood water: Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
• Stay informed: Monitor local conditions as river levels continue to be tracked by authorities.

Expected Conditions

Following recent rainfall, river levels are rising and are expected to continue doing so throughout the afternoon. The primary hazard is the potential flooding of low-lying roads and riverside areas. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:33 PM on February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible starting from the afternoon of February 15. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.