Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2021 09:43
Essex Coast
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 12:15pm and 2:15pm this afternoon, Sunday 7 November 2021. 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 3.32 mAODN at 1:15pm, on Sunday 7 November, which is 0.61m above tide tables, wind Force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables). Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Sunday 7 November 2021.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:33
Essex Coast
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses between 11:45am and 1:45pm today, Monday 10th February. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. 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 3.31mAODN at 12:45pm, on Monday 10th February, which is 0.85m above tide tables, wind Force 7, SW. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will continue to monitor the situation and will reissue this message for any subsequent tides if required.