Flood Warning Info - Somerset coast at Portishead and Portbury Dock, seafront properties and Portbury Dock areas
Area Description
Coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Sep 2024 14:28
Bristol Channel
The criteria for this flood warning will be just met for the tide tonight and so there is the risk of flooding to the most vulnerable properties. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Flooding is possible two hours each side of the high tide at 10 PM tonight.
The tidal forecast peak level at Avonmouth is 7.93 mAODN at 10 PM tonight, Friday 20/09/2024, with north-easterly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Tidal conditions are expected to improve after this high tide and further flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 11:00 AM on Saturday.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Apr 2024 13:34
Bristol Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 08:45 PM on Tuesday 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.81 mAODN with westerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 09:15 AM on Wednesday 10/04/2024 with a level of 7.97 mAODN with southerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 20:46
Bristol Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Alert threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:30 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 8.26 mAODN with westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:35
Bristol Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Warning threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:00 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.12 mAODN with westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 15:53
Bristol Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Warning threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:00 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.04 mAODN with westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 20:44
Bristol Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 09:00AM on 13/03/2024.
Flooding is expected at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. between 09:00AM and 09:30AM on 13/03/2024, where the expected maximum water level is 8.15m.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 13:47
Bristol Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 20:45PM on 12/03/2024.
Flooding is expected at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. between 20:45PM and 21:00PM on 12/03/2024, where the expected maximum water level is 7.98m.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 14:51
Bristol Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:15AM on 12/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock..
Flooding is expected at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. between 08:15 AM and 09:00 AM on 12/03/2024, where the expected maximum water level is 8.28m.
The forecast is largely dry into the evening, with rain expected overnight and into the early hours of Tuesday morning.
This evenings tide, 11/03/2024, does not meet flood warning criteria.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2024 19:46
Bristol Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 7:45 AM on 11/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock..
Flooding is expected at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. between 7:45 AM and 8:00 AM on 11/03/2024, where the expected maximum water level is 8.05m.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
After this tide‚ no further flood warnings are expected.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 14:50
Bristol Channel
This flood warning has been issued for the high tide on Tuesday morning. The forecast high water is at 9:45 AM on 13/02/2024 with a level of 7.94 mAODN with south easterly force 4 winds. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high-water time at Avonmouth.
Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. The flooding of property may occur one or two hours before and after the high tide time. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products you have.
This flood warning is not expected to be re-issued during this spring high-tide period. Drier weather is forecast for Monday but some showers again on Tuesday.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 13:26
Bristol Channel
This flood warning has been issued for the high tide on Monday morning. The forecast high water is at 09:00 AM on 12/02/2024 with a level of 8.10 mAODN with westerly force 4 winds. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. The flooding of property may occur one or two hours before and after the high tide time. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products you have.
This flood warning is forecast to be reissued for the high tide on Tuesday morning. Drier weather is forecast during Sunday and Monday but there may still be isolated showers.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2023 09:13
Bristol Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2023 19:10
Bristol Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued as a result of a forecast update for tonight’s high spring tide. The time of high water is 20:00 on 30/09/23 with a level of 7.93 mAOD and a Force 4 southerly wind. Times are local and refer to the time of high water at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables.
Flooding to properties is expected at this time, and conditions may apply for a period either side of high tide. Flooding is expected. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We are monitoring the situation closely and this message will be updated Sunday 01/10/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Sep 2023 07:58
Bristol Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 11:14
Bristol Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2023 17:21
Bristol Channel
Wednesday morning's high tide at 08:45 AM is forecast to be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with north-westerly force 5 winds and large waves.
Consequently, waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 22/02/2023, or as the situation changes.
Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:04
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead due to high spring tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 20:00 on 16/11/20 with a level of 7.98 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to Avonmouth high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. These tides just meet Flood Warning criteria. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Tuesday, 17/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 11:50
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 19:00 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:30 on 16/11/20 with a level of 7.94 mAOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to Avonmouth high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. These tides just meet Flood Warning criteria. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Monday, 16/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:12
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 18:15 on 14/11/20 with a level of 8.08 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 06:45 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.96 mAOD and a Force 5 South South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Avonmouth high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. These tides just meet Flood Warning criteria. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Sunday 15/11/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2020 17:00
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 22:00 on 21/08/20 with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 5 south-westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is likely at these times, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Coastal conditions should ease for the 22/08/20 high tide at 10:00 Portbury and Portishead. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated, 22/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Apr 2020 13:06
Bristol Channel
Large waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 21:30 on 09/04/20 with a level of 8.08 mAOD and a Force 3 East North Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:45 on 10/04/20 with a level of 8.11 mAOD and a Force 3 North East wind. Times are local and refer to high water at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level, refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
We are in a period of high Spring tides. We are monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on Friday afternoon
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2020 16:14
Bristol Channel
Large waves are expected as a result of high tides. The forecast high water is 09:00 on Thursday 09/04/20 with a level of 8.04 mAOD and a Force 3 north easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock.
We are in a period of high Spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 19:00
Bristol Channel
In addition to the tide tonight, the high tide tomorrow now has reached criteria. The high spring tides continue and with strong winds and tidal surge, overtopping of sea defences may occur. The first forecast high water is 21:30 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.23 mAOD and a Force 7 Westerly wind. This forecast level is lower than the peak tide on Wednesday evening. The second forecast high water is 09:45 on 13/03/20 with a level of 7.93 mAOD and a Force 4 West South Westerly wind.
All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, and mAOD is the height above average sea level. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties for the coast between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Properties at risk include the sewage works and electricity sub stations near Portbury Dock.
We have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 14:03
Bristol Channel
High spring tides combined with a tidal surge and strong winds may lead to overtopping of sea defences. However, the forecast tide height is predicted to be lower than those reached on Wednesday evening. Forecast high water is 21:30 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth and mAOD is the height above average sea level. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coast between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Properties at risk include the sewage works and electricity sub stations near Portbury Dock.
We have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:54
Bristol Channel
High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea defences. Forecast high water is 20:45 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.56 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. The second forecast high water is 09:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.49 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coast between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Properties at risk include the sewage works and electricity sub stations near Portbury Dock.
Coastal conditions for this flood warning are expected to continue until the high tide at 21:30 on 12/03/20. We have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 19:32
Bristol Channel
Waves may overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead as a result of spring high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 08:30 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.21 m AOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 22:45 on 14/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 11/03/20.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:42
Bristol Channel
Though the immediate impact of the recent strong winds and spring tides steadily reduces a flood risk remains for high water on Thursday 13/02/20. High tide is 10:00 on Thursday 13/02/20 with a level of 8.01m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water at Avonmouth. Flooding may occur around an hour either side of this time along the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Exposed sea front properties may be affected as local wind strengths and direction may be very changeable. With Storm Dennis due to arrive on Saturday 15/02/20 our incident response staff are monitoring coastal conditions closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow Thursday 13/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 14:00
Bristol Channel
Recent strong winds and tidal surge have reduced in intensity but these spring tides will continue to impact the North Somerset coastline until Wednesday 12/02/20.
First high tide is 21:15 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 8.0m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 09:30 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 7.96m AOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around one to two hours either side of these times. Flooding may affect the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead, Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Vulnerable sea front properties may be affected during these high tides. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation along this coastline. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 11/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:32
Bristol Channel
Strong onshore winds and tidal surge will affect the North Somerset coastline through this spring tide sequence. First high tide is 20:30 on Monday 10/02/20 with a level of 8.01m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 08:45 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 8.24m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible one or two hours either side of the high tide. Minor flooding could occur around high water for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Woodlands Road, Portishead, Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation closely along this coastline. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.