Flood Warning Info - Tidal River Medway and Medway estuary
Area Description
Areas at risk of flooding from the tidal River Medway and the Medway Estuary, including Aylesford, Larkfield, Wouldham, Medway Towns, Upnor, Hoo and Lower Halstow.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 09:45
River Medway
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this afternoon the 08/04/2024 between 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM. Areas most at risk include locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Sheerness. The forecast high water is at 1:00 PM on 08/04/2024 with a level of 3.85 mAODN with easterly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Apr 2024 19:17
River Medway
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected tomorrow afternoon on 08/04/2024 between 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM. Areas most at risk include locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Sheerness. The forecast high water is at 1:00 PM on 08/04/2024 with a level of 3.85 mAODN with easterly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Residents are strongly urged to take action. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2024 09:24
River Medway
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 3:15pm this afternoon, 15/01/2024.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Flooding is expected to affect locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary between 1:15pm and 5:15pm, 15/01/2024.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
However, we will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Please start acting on your flood plan if you have one, and stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
For those that need it, the total peak water level at Sheerness is forecasted to be 3.82m AOD.
This message will be updated or removed by 9pm tonight, 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2023 13:06
River Medway
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 10:00 PM on 24/11/2023.
Flooding is expected at locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary from 08:00 PM on 24/11/2023.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences, and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 25/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 16:06
River Medway
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide expected today, Monday 21 February. This is as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The tide will be high between the hours of 3pm and 5pm today. We expect flooding to affect locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road, Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary. Coastal conditions are expected to improve from 5pm onwards. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are prepared to respond when required. Please take action to protect yourself and your property if you believe you are at risk. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads near the water. For those that use it, the total water level forecast for the 3:45pm tide recorded at Sheerness will be 4.1 mAOD. The wind will be a force 6 North Westerly. This message will be updated this evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2022 08:13
River Medway
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide expected today, Wednesday the 5th of January at 14:15. This is as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The tide will be high between the hours of 12:15 to 16:15 today. We expect flooding to affect locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road, Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary.
Coastal conditions are expected to improve from 16:15 onwards. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are prepared to respond when required.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property if you believe you are at risk. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads near the water. For those that use it, the astronomical water level forecast for the 14:15 tide recorded at Sheerness will be 3.05mAOD and the forecast total water level will be 3.82mAOD. The wind will be a force 6 North Westerly. This message will be updated this afternoon or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2022 10:32
River Medway
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide expected today, Tuesday the 4th of January, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The tide will be high between 11:15 to 15:15 today, with high tide expected at 13:15. We expect flooding to affect locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tide at 14:15 tomorrow, the 05/01/22. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are prepared to respond when required.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property if you believe you are at risk. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads near the water. For those that use it, the astronomical water level for the 13:15 tide recorded at Sheerness will be 3.01mAOD and the forecast total water level will be 3.85mAOD. The wind will be a force 5 Northerly wind. This message will be updated this afternoon or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Nov 2020 10:25
River Medway
A large tidal surge is expected to affect the coast this afternoon as a result of low pressure in the North Sea. The tide will peak at 14:45 today Thursday 19/11/2020, however flood conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide.
We expect flooding to affect properties, roads, and low lying land nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road, Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking and operating our defences and structures, and we are liaising with emergency services and our partners.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety, and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:15
River Medway
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Wednesday afternoon 11 March 2020. Highest tide level is expected to be at 1:50pm on Wednesday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Flooding to properties is possible, and we are monitoring the situation. Areas of concern include Canal Road, Strood and Upnor.
Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are prepared to respond if required.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 4 days and may be issuing further messages during this time. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 1:50pm Wednesday afternoon tide is 3.80m AOD.