Flood checks for mainland approaches

Hunstanton coast in Norfolk

Strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 03:15 to 07:15 on Thursday 8th October. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, with spray being seen on the seafront paths. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. Please take notice of the Flood Sign at the top of South Beach Road. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 3.42mAODN

Updated 2026-10-07T19:51:00

The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water

Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday 08 October.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Thursday 08 October or as the situation

Updated 2026-10-07T15:16:00

The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water

Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 12:30pm on Thursday 08 October.  We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. Levels can take several hours to peak.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Thursday 08 Oct

Updated 2026-10-07T15:16:00

The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne

Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 08:00am to 11:00am on Thursday 08 October.  We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. Levels can take several hours to peak.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Thursday

Updated 2026-10-07T15:36:00

St Marys (Isles of Scilly)

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Newlyn

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Penzance Alverton

River level monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Portsmouth

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Poole Harbour

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Heysham Harbour

Coastal monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Heysham

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Liverpool

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Lymington

River/tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Southampton

Coastal monitoring point in the approved station registry.