Flood Warning: The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort

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

Severity Last Changed:
2025-10-07 15:10:00

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 12:30am and 2:30am tomorrow morning, Wednesday 8th October. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Coalhouse Fort and car park, and the low lying land between the fort and Coalhouse Point. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.44mAODN at 1:30am, on Wednesday 8th October, which is 0.20m above tide tables, wind Force 3, Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). 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, or if the situation changes.