Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Deben and Lark in Suffolk as Water Levels Rise
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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 Rivers Deben and Lark in Suffolk, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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