Flood Warning: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
Message Last Updated:
2026-03-03 08:42:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-03-03 08:42:00
High tides today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible Flooding is possible between 10:45am and 12:45pm today, Tuesday 3 March.
The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.57mAODN at 11:45am today which is 0.55m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, North Easterly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
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