Flood Warning Info - Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn, Shepperdine and Oldbury Power Station areas

This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM on 09/04/2024. Tuesday morning's tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with westerly force 6 winds and large waves. Tonight's tide does not reach flood warning thresholds. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at the Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn including low lying properties on Severn Lane, Worldsend Lane, Nupdown Lane and Shepperdine Road including Oldbury Power Station.. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 8.26 mAODN at 8:30 AM on 09/04/2024, which is 0.57 m above tide tables, with westerly force 6 winds.(mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are closing locks and flood gates in the area. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Tuesday morning's tide at 8:30 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather. Areas most at risk include the Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn including low lying properties on Severn Lane, Worldsend Lane, Nupdown Lane and Shepperdine Road including Oldbury Power Station. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 8.31 mAODN at 8:30 AM on 12/03/2024, which is 0.30 m above tide tables, with south-westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.

Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. The forecast high water is 21:30 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level. The peak tide of this tidal cycle was Wednesday night, 11/03/20. Subsequent tides will be lower. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, but conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn including low lying properties on Severn Lane, Worldsend Lane, Nupdown Lane and Shepperdine Road including Oldbury Power Station. Our staff are checking defences and closing flood gates. Take care along beaches, promenades and roads as large waves could be dangerous. Please install property flood resilience equipment now. This message will be updated on Friday, 13/03/20.

Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 20:45 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.56 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.49 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, but may apply two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding the Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn including low lying properties on Severn Lane, Worldsend Lane, Nupdown Lane and Shepperdine Road including Oldbury Power Station. Peak levels will be higher than the tide this morning, 11/03/20. Our incident staff are checking defences and closing flood gates. Take care along beaches, promenades and roads as large waves can be dangerous. This message will be updated on 12/03/20.

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn, Shepperdine and Oldbury Power Station areas. Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. Forecast high water is 08:30 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth gauge. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible to roads and land for the Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn including low lying properties on Severn Lane, Worldsend Lane, Nupdown Lane and Shepperdine Road including Oldbury Power Station. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Owners with property flood resilience equipment please install now. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous. This message will be updated Wednesday,11/03/20.

Strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge are forecast. The first high water is at 08:45 on Tuesday 11th February and the forecast tide level is 8.24 m AOD. The forecast wind is force 6 Westerly. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Flooding may occur for about 2 hours either side of high water. Flooding is possible for the Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn including low lying properties on Severn Lane, Worldsend Lane, Nupdown Lane and Shepperdine Road including Oldbury Power Station. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Tuesday, or as the situation changes.