Flood Alerts

It should be noted that the information is only posted on the website between Monday to Friday.

Please see below update provided by the Environment Agency.

Flood alert in force: The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries

Flooding is possible for: The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to Shoeburyness, including Burnham-on-Crouch, South Woodham Ferrers, Hullbridge and the Crouch and Roach estuaries

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible from 1:30am to 3:30am on Wednesday 14th October.

Tide levels will be high at Battlesbridge and Hullbridge riversides. Creeksea Ferry Road onto Wallasea Island may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.94mAODN at 2:30am on Wednesday 14th October, which is 0.5m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Wednesday 14 October or as the situation changes.
Be prepared

You should:
• go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
• get ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have one
• follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood

You can also read more about what flood alerts are.

Stay up to date
To get the latest flood information, you can:
• go to Check for flooding
• monitor local weather, news and travel updates
• call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 213673