Flood Warning – between 1:45pm and 3:45pm today, Friday 24th February 2023
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries. Flooding is possible for: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton, including Ipswich, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries.
Be prepared.
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 1:45pm and 3:45pm today, Friday 24th February. 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, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.60 mAODN at 2:45pm today, Friday 24th February, which is 0.60m above tide tables, wind Force 3, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The high tide on Saturday 25th February at 3:00am is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert, we will send a new message before that tide. You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 25th February.
To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcheck-for-flooding.service.gov.uk%2Ftarget-area%2F054WACDV4B&data=05%7C01%7Ccllr.mfowler%40tendringdc.gov.uk%7C357a1d0a1aca49f9a53408db1645d826%7C85a13c52693e4c39bdfa85c3a9047d15%7C0%7C0%7C638128261455509333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r%2FAnuv3%2FZf5t7BRrEGP4jvkHQgaF%2F1HsPK%2FdCUioiFs%3D&reserved=0
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 213586.
* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.
* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
What you should consider doing now
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* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.
* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, home insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.
* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.
Floodline 0345 988 1188.