Flood Warning Info - West Bay Harbour and Esplanade
Area Description
Properties along and behind the Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, Fourviews, Britbank, Barwick, Sunset, Riverside, George Hotel, Colmer Lodge and the Parkdean Holiday Park.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2024 17:21
English Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high spring tides and strong winds.
The forecast high water is between 05:00 AM and 08:00 AM on the 7th April 2024, with a total water level of 5.58 mAOD for West Bay and a Force 7 south-westerly wind. All times are local and for more detail please refer to your local tide tables.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at properties along and behind the Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, Fourviews, Britbank, Barwick, Sunset, Riverside, George Hotel, Colmer Lodge and the Parkdean Holiday Park. Localised standing water may affect the roads between the Parkdean Holiday Park and West Bay Road.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected but the main concern is around large waves and debris and stones causing damage.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2024 16:15
English Channel
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this evening at 6:00 PM on 28/03/2024.
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this evening.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at properties along and behind the Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, Fourviews, Britbank, Barwick, Sunset, Riverside, George Hotel, Colmer Lodge and the Parkdean Holiday Park. Localised standing water may affect the roads between the Parkdean Holiday Park and West Bay Road.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected but the main concern is around large waves and debris and stones causing damage.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2024 15:31
English Channel
The West Bay area will be affected by the bad weather tonight from Storm Isha. Very strong winds and large waves could overtop sea defences with sea spray and the tidal surge will help to increase the water levels.
The forecast high water is between 00:30 AM and 04:00 AM on the 22nd January with a total water level of 6.2m AOD for West Bay and a Force 9 south westerley wind. All times are local and for more detail please refer to your local tide tables.
Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect properties situated behind the Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, Fourviews, Britbank, Barwick, Sunset, Riverside, George Hotel, Colmer Lodge and the Parkdean Holiday Park to be affected.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 13:00 on Monday 22/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2023 18:09
English Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:39 AM on 31/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include properties along and behind the Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, Fourviews, Britbank, Barwick, Sunset, Riverside, George Hotel, Colmer Lodge and the Parkdean Holiday Park. Localised standing water may affect the roads between the Parkdean Holiday Park and West Bay Road.
High water at 08:39 AM will be around for several hours later.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 02:00 PM on 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2023 19:28
English 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 29 Oct 2023 05:14
English 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 12 Mar 2023 19:10
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at West Bay with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 09:45 on 13/03/23 with a Force 6 southwesterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at West Bay, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, George Street, Swains Row, The Old Timberyard, Station Way, Pier Terrace and East Beach in West Bay
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 09:45 on 13/03/23 at West Bay.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous.
This message will be updated 13/03/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2023 18:13
English Channel
A Flood Warning has been issued for West Bay Harbour for tomorrow mornings high tide, Saturday 7th January 2023. The forecast is for strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. We are expecting total water levels to be high for the high tide in the morning at 06:32am, with force 8 southerly winds. Conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk include the inner harbour, East Beach and the esplanade on East Beach. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will update this message by 12:00 PM on 07/01/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2022 23:59
English 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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 12:01
English Channel
The forecast is for strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. We are expecting total water levels to be high for this afternoon's high tide at 2.24pm on the 19th December with force 7 south westerly winds. Water levels could remain high for several hours. Areas most at risk include the inner harbour, East Beach and the esplanade on East Beach. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2022 16:41
English Channel
A flood warning has been issued. The Wednesday evening's tide is now forecast to be higher than usual and could reach a total water level of 5.5m due to large waves. Areas most at risk include West Bay Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Brit. Flooding is possible at West Bay Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Brit between 06:00 PM and 07:00 PM on 23/11/2022. Weather conditions are expected to produce large offshore waves. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2022 12:02
English Channel
The forecast is for strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
We are expecting total water levels to be high for this evenings high tide. High water tonight will be at 18:25 pm, with force 6 south westerly winds.
Areas most at risk include the inner harbour, East Beach and the esplanade on East Beach.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
We will update this message by 12:00 PM on 09/11/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2022 16:18
English Channel
The forecast is for strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
We are expecting total water levels to be high for this evenings and tomorrow morning's high tide. High water tonight will be at 17:48 pm, with force 7 southerly winds. High water tomorrow morning will be at 06:08 am, with force 6 south westerly winds, and water levels could remain high for several hours.
Areas most at risk include the inner harbour, East Beach and the esplanade on East Beach.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
We will update this message by 12:00 PM on 08/11/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 06:18
English Channel
Storm Eunice is bringing severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast early Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with low spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast.
Areas most at risk include Esplanade, all harbourside properties and East Beach in West Bay.
The forecast high water for West Bay is at 07:36 AM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 2.39 mAODN with south-westerly force 8 winds and waves of 2.9 metres. (mAODN is height above average sea level)
Storm Eunice is forecast to produce a large offshore tidal surge which will increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water.
We have closed flood gates in West Bay Harbour. We are working with emergency services and local authorities and are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 02:30 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 14:56
English Channel
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast early Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with low spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast.
Areas most at risk include Esplanade, all harbourside properties and East Beach in West Bay.
The forecast high water for West Bay is at 07:36 AM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 2.45 mAODN with south-westerly force 9 winds and waves of 3.2 metres. (mAODN is height above average sea level)
Storm Eunice is forecast to produce a large offshore tidal surge which will increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water.
We are closing flood gates in West Bay Harbour.
We are working with emergency services and local authorities and are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 01:30 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2021 17:05
English Channel
Storm Barra has brought strong, Force 7, south westerly winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
High water will be at about 10:00 pm this evening, Tuesday 07/12/2021, although levels will remain high for several hours afterwards.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the weather conditions.
Areas most at risk include the inner harbour, East Beach and the esplanade on East Beach.
Our incident response staff are in the area and will be checking local defences.
Avoid going near cliffs as the risk of cliff falls is considerably raised during storm conditions.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
We will remove this message by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2021.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:52
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 Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, George Street, Swains Row, The Old Timberyard, Station Way, Pier Terrace and East Beach in West Bay.
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 06:20
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 the 09/02/2020. This warning is in force for the next 4 Hours.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Esplanade, Quayside, Heron Court, Forty Foot Way, Driftwood, George Street, Swains Row, The Old Timberyard, Station Way, Pier Terrace and East Beach in West Bay
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 tidal surge is expected to affect West Bay Harbour as a result of high tides and strong winds this evening 14/1/2020. High water is at around 21:30 pm this evening. The wind strength is Force 5 from the south west. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. There is the possibility of flooding of West Bay Harbour and a tidal stretch of the River Brit. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing gates. 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 1 Nov 2019 15:45
English Channel
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high tides and strong winds, this will produce sea spray that may overtop sea defences. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The time and date of the forecast high water is 08:15 on 02/11/2019 conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide.The forecast tide level is 2.17 m 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. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Strong onshore winds will cause tide levels to rise further.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please stay away from large waves as they are dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on 02/11/2019, or as the situation changes.