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Flood Warning Info - The Essex coast from Clacton, to and including, Lee-over-Sands
The Essex coast from Clacton, to and including, Lee-over-Sands
The Essex coast from Clacton Lifeboat station to Lee-over-sands, including Jaywick and Seawick.
Current Flood Warning Status
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Essex Coast
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected Flooding is possible from 9:00pm Sunday 25th October to 1:00am Monday 26th October. Locations most affected will be the Golf Course and roads around the Martello Towers in Clacton, as well as Jaywick, Sea Wick, Lee over Sands and holiday parks in those areas. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 3.30mAODN at 11:00pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.75m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.
Essex Coast
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 8:30pm and 10:30pm, Friday 24th November. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk are the Golf Course and roads around the Martello Towers in Clacton, as well as Jaywick, Sea Wick, Lee over Sands and holiday parks in those areas. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Clacton of 3.30 mAODN at 9:30pm, Friday 24th November, which is 1.2m above tide tables, wind Force 6, north westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide table). The current series of high spring tides will remain for the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and further alerts or warnings may be issued. We will update this message by 8am tomorrow, Saturday 25th November.