Flood Warning: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries

Message Last Updated:
2025-10-07 15:09:00

Severity Last Changed:
2025-10-06 14:00:00

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely tomorrow between 12am and 2am Wednesday 8th October. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to approaching spring tides. Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level tonight at Clacton of 2.99mAODN at 1am on Wednesday 8th October which is 0.19m above tide tables, wind force 3, Westerly. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Wednesday 8th October.