Flood Warning Info - Lyme Regis Harbour
Area Description
Areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:53
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of high tides and strong winds.
The Forecast high tide time is 18:30 on 09/02/2020. This warning will be in Force for 2 hours either side of the high tide times.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 06:23
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of high tides and strong winds. The Forecast High tide time is 07:00 on 09/02/2020. This Warning will be in Force for 4 hours.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:16
English Channel
A large surge is expected to affect Lyme Regis as a result of high tides and strong winds this evening 14/1/2020. High water is at around 21:30pm this evening. Flooding to properties to roads and farmland is possible and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and stay away from large waves as they are dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/1/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2019 12:49
English Channel
Due to a combination of high winds (Force 8) and a significant surge, we believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour this afternoon. A Peak levels of 5.95m is expected at 1730, but water levels will be high two hours before and two hours after this time.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated on the 11/12/2019
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2019 14:37
English Channel
A large tidal surge is expected to affect Lyme Regis as a result of high spring tides and strong winds this evening 26/11/2019. High water is at around 6:20 pm this evening 26/11/2019. Flooding to properties to roads and farmland is possible and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and stay away from large waves as they are dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2019 15:44
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Lyme Regis with sea spray expected as a result of strong onshore winds. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The time and date of the forecast high water is 08:15 however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide on 02/11/2019. The forecast tide level is 2.17m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 10 West South West. Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at West Bay. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please stay away from the Cob as large waves and high winds are dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on 02/11/19 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Oct 2019 14:17
English Channel
Waves and spray are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of spring tides and strong winds. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The time and date of the forecast high water is 05:45 on 26/10/2019. The forecast peak water level including waves is 6.1 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 7 South westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at West Bay. Potentially dangerous spray overtopping is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay away from large waves as they are dangerous and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 26/10/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 25 Oct 2019 11:39
English Channel
A large tidal surge is expected to overtop sea defences as a result of spring tides and strong winds. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The time and date of the forecast high water is 05:45 on 26/10/2019. The forecast peak water level including waves is 6.1 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 7 South westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at West Bay. Potentially dangerous spray overtopping is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas of Lyme Regis around the Harbour
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay away from large waves as they are dangerous and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 26/10/2019, or as the situation changes.