Flood Alert Issued for Tidal River Waveney Across Norfolk and Suffolk
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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A flood alert is in effect for the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water due to a combination of high tides and elevated river flows.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia (Norfolk and Suffolk)
- 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 East Anglia (Norfolk and Suffolk).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the tidal River Waveney. This alert, designated with a severity level 3, was officially raised at 10:19 AM on February 17, 2026, in response to rising water levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water, spanning the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Specific concern has been noted for high water levels at Beccles Quay. Residents in these low-lying areas should remain vigilant as the situation develops.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths which may be submerged.
- Monitor local water levels and stay informed on further updates.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is possible due to high tides combined with high river flows from upstream. River levels are expected to remain high because of recent rainfall and natural tide locking effects. These conditions are anticipated to impact the region over the next two days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, and is expected to remain in place for the next few days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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