Flood Alert Issued for Tidal Medway, Medway Estuary, and Isle of Grain
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 Kent and Medway coastal areas, with high tides expected to impact roads and footpaths on Tuesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Kent and Medway
- 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Kent and Medway.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Tidal Medway, Medway estuary, and Isle of Grain. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Kent and Medway, specifically focusing on the Tidal Medway, the Medway estuary, and the Isle of Grain. The Environment Agency identifies the Kent, South London, and East Sussex area as the primary administrative region for this alert.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, as these areas are most susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and recommends staying away from potentially hazardous coastal zones.
Expected Conditions
High tides are expected to lead to flooding in coastal areas. The forecast total peak water level at Sheerness is projected to reach 3.52 m AOD. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of coastal roads and pedestrian footpaths near the River Medway and the estuary.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective on March 3, 2026, from 10:45 to 14:45. High tide is specifically expected at 12:45. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 AM on March 3, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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