The Essex coast at West Mersea, including The Strood and surrounding marshland from the Colne Barrier to Abbotts Hall Farm.
See below for historical flood warnings, or use the live map to check the latest warnings across the UK.
The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Colne, North Sea
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, 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 marshland around Mersea Island, The Strood. Waterside properties in West Mersea, including those on Shears Crescent, Coast Road, Seaview holiday park and Waldegraves holiday park. 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.
River Colne, North Sea
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 12:15pm and 2:15pm today, Sunday 7 November 2021. Areas most at risk are marshland around Mersea Island, The Strood, waterside properties in West Mersea, including those on Shears Crescent, Coast Road, Seaview holiday park and Waldegraves holiday park. 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). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Sunday 7 November 2021.