Flood Alert Info - The Essex coast from Fobbing to Purfleet

Thames Estuary

High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 12:30pm to 2:30pm on Sunday 7th December 2025.  Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Southend of 3.6mAODN at 1:30pm, today, Sunday the 7th of December 2025, which is 0.49m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, South Westerly.  We are closely monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate or issue any further alerts.  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 07 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Thames Estuary

High tides and forecast weather conditions today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 12pm and 2pm today, Friday 7 November.  Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Southend of 3.61 mAODN at 1:00pm today, Friday 7 November, which is 0.32m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, South easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.  We are closing flood gates It is possible that the flood alert will be issued again over the weekend.  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 07 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 12:30pm and 2:30pm today, Monday 18th November. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.61 mAODN at 1:30pm, on Monday 18th November, which is 0.45m above tide tables, wind Force 1, 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. We will update this message by 4pm, Monday 18th November.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 11:45am and 1:45pm tomorrow, Sunday 17th November. The tide this evening, Saturday 16th November at 00:30am will not reach flood alert level. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.62 mAODN at 12:45pm, on Sunday 17th November, which is 0.4m above tide tables, wind Force 4, 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. We will update this message by 2pm, Sunday 17th November.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 13:15pm and 15:15pm, Wednesday 10 April. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. The detailed forecast for those that use it is, for a peak level at Southend of 3.60 mAODN at 14:15pm, Wednesday 10 April, which is 0.36m above tide tables, wind Force 5, in a southerly-westerly 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 will update this message by 17:00pm today, Wednesday 10 April.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between midnight and 02:00am overnight tonight, Monday 8th April into tomorrow Tuesday 9th April. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.81mAODN at 01:00, Tuesday 9th 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. We will update this message by 11:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 9th April.

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 within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames. 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). The tide on Tuesday 9th April at 01:00 is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert, we will send a new message before that tide. 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.

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 within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. 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 table, 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.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 9:00pm and 11:00pm, Friday 24th November. Areas most at risk are within low-lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.89mAODN 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.

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.

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.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 1pm and 3pm, Friday 10 March. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around, Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.64mAODN at 2pm, Friday 10 March, which is 0.85m above tide tables, wind Force 5, northerly. (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 will fall away over the next few days. You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 4pm today, Friday 10 March.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 2:30am and 4:30am tonight, Saturday 25th February. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Southend of 3.61 mAODN at 3:30am, Saturday 25th February, which is 0.6m above tide tables, wind Force 4, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak, and will fall away over the next few days. 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 10am tomorrow, Saturday 25th February.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 1:15pm and 3:15pm this afternoon, Monday 26 December. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.68 mAODN at 2:15pm, on Monday 26 December, which is 0.6m above tide tables, wind Force 4, south-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 will 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 it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 26 December.

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 within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.87 mAODN 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.

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 within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. 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.

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 within low-lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. 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.

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 within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.83 mAODN at 1:45pm, on Sunday 7 November, which is 0.49m above tide tables, wind Force 5, NorthWesterly. (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.

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 within low lying land around Corringham, Tilbury, Grays, Thurrock and Purfleet. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.85mAODN 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.

Thames Estuary

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 1:30am and 3:30am tomorrow morning, Thursday 29th April. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Southend of 3.75 mAODN at 2.30am tomorrow, which is 0.38m 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 will continue to monitor the situation, and will reissue this message for any subsequent tides if required.