Flood Alert Info - The Essex coast from Leigh on Sea, to and including, Hadleigh Marshes, and Two Tree Island
Area Description
The Essex coast from Leigh on Sea, to and including, Hadleigh Marshes, and Two Tree Island.
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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Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 16:16
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 11pm and 3am overnight tonight, Monday 8 April into tomorrow, Tuesday 9 April. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.81 mAODN at 1am , Tuesday 9 April, which is 0.74m above tide tables, wind Force 5, in a south-westerly direction. (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 will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Tuesday 9 April.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 08:21
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 12:00 and 14:00 today Monday 8th April. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, inlcuding the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.90 mAODN at 13:00 today, Monday 8th April, which is 0.68m above tide tables, wind Force 4, in a easterly direction (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 the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 15:00 today, Monday 8th April.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 09:33
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 2:15pm and 4:15pm this afternoon, Monday 15th January. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.87mAODN at 3:15pm, on Monday 15th January, which is 0.78m above tide tables, wind Force 4, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak, and is currently forecast to fall away over the next few days. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, Monday 15th January.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 10:52
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today, between 9:00pm and 11:00pm, Friday 24th November. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.89 mAODN at 10:00pm, Friday 24th November, which is 1.17m above tide tables, wind Force 5, 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. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and further alerts or warnings may be issued. We will update this message by 8am tomorrow, Saturday 25th November.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2023 22:28
Thames Estuary
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 Feb 2022 09:29
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 2:45pm and 4:45pm today, Monday 21st February. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.87mAODN at 3:45pm, on Monday 21st February, 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 tables). Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm tonight, Monday 21st February.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 09:21
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today between 1:15pm and 3:15pm, Wednesday 5th January. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 4.01 mAODN at 2:15pm today, Wednesday 5th January, which is 0.87m above tide tables, wind Force 5, 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 5:00pm today, Wednesday 5th January.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 09:43
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 11:15am and 3:15pm on Tuesday 4th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 4.07 mAODN at 1:15pm, Tuesday 4th January, which is 0.94m above tide tables, wind Force 5, Northerly. (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 will keep you updated of the flood risk.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 09:36
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 12:45pm and 2:45pm today Sunday 7 November 2021. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-sea frontage, inlcuding the High Street to the golf range, surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.83mAODN at 1:45pm, on Sunday 7 November, which is 0.49m above tide tables, wind Force 5, north westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today Sunday 7 November 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 10:24
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 12:45pm and 02:45pm this afternoon, Thursday 21 October 2021. Areas most at risk are Leigh-on-Sea frontage, including the High Street to the golf range, the surrounding marshes and Two Tree Island. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.85 mAODN at 1:45pm, on Thursday 21 October 2021, which is 0.94m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North West. (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 the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, Thursday 21 October 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2020 09:44
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 12:45pm and 4:45pm today, Thursday 19th November 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions as a surge coincides with the high tide. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 4.09 mAODN at 2:45pm today, which is 1.18m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North 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 closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 20:49
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 2:00am and 4:00am tomorrow, Monday 11th May 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to seasonal conditions. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.99 mAODN at 03:00am tomorrow, which is 0.86m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North North Easterly. 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 closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:49
Thames Estuary
This message has been issued because we are providing advance notice of possible minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 11:45am and 1:45pm tomorrow, Monday 10th February. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.87mAODN at 12:45pm, on Monday 10th February, which is 0.9m above tide tables, wind Force 7, SW. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The preceding overnight tide at 12:15am on Monday 9th February is not anticipated to result in any flooding. On Monday, take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything for the following tide.