Flood Alert Lifted for Tidal Deben Estuary in Suffolk
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The Environment Agency has lifted the flood alert for the tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk as the threat of flooding has ended.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Suffolk, East Anglia
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the tidal Deben estuary. Severity level 3 (Flood alert). Alert raised at 2026-08-15T09:01:08 and message updated at 2026-08-15T09:01:00.
Affected Areas
The tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk, East Anglia, along the River Deben and North Sea coast.
What You Should Do
Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths. Do not put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.
Timeline
Alert effective as of 2026-08-15T09:01:00. The Environment Agency will continue to monitor the situation and issue further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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