Flood Alert Issued for Tidal Deben Estuary 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk, with high tides expected to impact Felixstowe Ferry, Woodbridge, and Waldringfield today.
The weather record, at a glance
- 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 (Level 3) for the tidal Deben estuary. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides occurring today, Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk, East Anglia. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:
- Felixstowe Ferry: The boat yard at the end of Ferry Road.
- Woodbridge: Riverside areas.
- Waldringfield: Riverside areas.
- Marshland: Surrounding marshland along the River Deben and North Sea coast.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and car parks, which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and recommends staying away from hazardous areas near the estuary.
Expected Conditions
A peak tide level is forecast at Harwich of 2.57mAODN at 11:45 AM today, which is 0.55m above standard tide tables. Weather conditions include a North Easterly Wind Force 4. No further high tides are currently expected to reach alert levels over the coming days.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective for Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Flooding is most likely to occur between 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM today. This message is scheduled to be updated by 5:00 PM on 3 March 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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