Flood Alert Issued for Tidal Deben Estuary in Suffolk

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.