Flood Alert Info - Weymouth Harbour
Area Description
Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 16:19
English Channel
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible around the high tide from 08:15 AM on 20/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
After the high tide this evening‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Weymouth Harbour of 1.85 mAODN at 08:15 AM on 20/10/2024, with southerly force 7 winds.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 14:57
English Channel
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible around the high tide from 11:00 PM on 18/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
After the high tide this evening‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Weymouth Harbour of 1.56 mAODN at 10:00 PM on 18/10/2024, with southerly force 6 winds.
This message will be updated by 2:43 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 17:30
English Channel
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
The first peak high water level at Weymouth Harbour is at 8:00 PM this evening on 08/04/2024 with a level of 1.92 mAOD with south-westerly force 7 winds. The second peak high water level is at 8:00 AM tomorrow on 09/04/2024, with a level of 1.84 mAOD with westerly force 7 winds. (mAOD is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Sea spray overtopping along the coast is possible and high water levels in the harbour are forecast. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible and conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 08:26
English Channel
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this morning at 8:45 AM on 28/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
Flooding is possible at Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey from 8:00 AM on 28/03/2024.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey at 8:45 AM on 28/03/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
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 5:00 PM on 28/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 14:42
English Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued for Tuesday mornings tide 12/03/24 at 8:30AM with a total water level of 1.82 mAOD with a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible, and conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff will be closing flood gates if necessary. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 07:29
English Channel
Tuesday morning's tide at 9:15 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 5 winds and large waves.
Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey at 9:15 AM on 13/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
We will remove this message by 4:00 PM on 13/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:01
English Channel
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Monday morning's tide at 9:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with westerly force 4 winds and large waves.
Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey at 9:00 AM on 12/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
The forecast is dry for this morning.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
We will remove this message by 4:00 PM on 12/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:54
English Channel
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Saturday morning's tide at 7:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 4 winds and large waves.
Highest tide level of 2.77m AODN is expected to be at Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey at 7:00 AM on 10/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:14
English Channel
Friday morning's tide at 6:11 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 5 winds and large waves.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Highest tide level of 1.83 m AODN is expected to be at Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey at 6:00 AM on 09/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 05:13
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 06:28
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 1 Sep 2023 12:13
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 19:07
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 18 Jan 2023 23:17
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 22 Dec 2022 16:59
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 21 Dec 2022 16:33
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 17:23
English Channel
A large tidal surge is forecast as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 07:30 on 16/12/20 with a level of 1.88 mAOD and a Force 7 Southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth Harbour tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads 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 Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated Wednesday, 16/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 15:07
English Channel
Large and powerful waves are expected at Weymouth Harbour as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 18:45 on 15/11/20 with a level of 1.85 mAOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth Harbour tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads 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 Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated Monday 16/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:58
English Channel
A large tidal surge is forecast as a result of high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 17:45 on 14/11/20 with a level of 1.84 mAOD and a Force 7 SW wind. Second forecast high water is 06:30 on 15/11/20 with a level of 1.84 mAOD and a Force 7 SW wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth Harbour tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads 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 Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated Sunday, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2020 15:25
English Channel
Levels in Weymouth Harbour will be high as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 21:30 on 19/09/20 with a level of 1.93 mAOD and a Force 5 North East wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland 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 Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. Camping on beaches and unprotected stretches of coastline will be extremely hazardous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/09/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 16:47
English Channel
Levels in Weymouth Harbour will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 21:00 on 20/08/20 with a level of 1.86 mAOD and a Force 5 South Southeast wind. Second forecast high water is 09:30 on 21/08/20 with a level of 1.82 mAOD and a Force 7 South West wind. 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 believe there is a possibility of flooding for Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 21:30 on 21/08/20 at Weymouth.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. Camping on beaches and unprotected stretches of coastline will be extremely hazardous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:57
English Channel
Levels in Weymouth Harbour will be high as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 09:00 on Thursday, 12/03/20 with a level of 1.83 mAOD at Weymouth tidal gauge and a Force 6, West South West wind. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables.
Flooding to roads is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide.
Areas most at risk are Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey. The road by Town Bridge could be affected.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads that may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and be careful along beaches, promenades and harbour footpaths and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated 12/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 17:38
English Channel
Levels in Weymouth Harbour will be high as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 08:00 on Wednesday, 11/03/20 with a level of 1.90 mAOD at Weymouth tidal guage and a Force 5, West South West wind. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables.
Flooding to roads is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey. The road by Town Bridge could be affected.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads that may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and be careful along beaches, promenades and harbour footpaths and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:23
English Channel
High tides and surge due to storm Ciara are forecast for this area.
This Flood Alert is in force for 2 hours either side of the high water time. Forecast high water is 07:15am on 10/02/2020 and the forecast tide level is 1.80 m AOD.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous.
This message will be updated on Monday 10/02/2020 in the afternoon.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 14:50
English Channel
A large tidal surge is expected to affect Weymouth Harbour as a result of high spring tides and strong winds this evening and tomorrow morning 27/11/2019. High water is at around 6:30 pm this evening 26/11/2019 and the morning of 27/11/2019 around 6:57 am. Flooding to roads and the harbour-side is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. There is the possibility of flooding of Weymouth Harbour. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.