Flood Alert Info - Coast from Whitstable to Margate
Area Description
Areas at risk of coastal flooding from Whitstable to Margate, including Herne Bay, Reculver, Marshside, Saint Nicholas at Wade, Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2024 09:57
North Sea
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Property flooding is not expected.
Highest tide level is expected to be at 3pm today, 19/12/2024. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
Tidal conditions are expected to improve overnight and no further flooding is then expected.
We are closing flood gates and closely monitoring the situation.
We will remove this message by 8pm today, 19/12/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2024 17:12
North Sea
Flood Alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast between tomorrow morning and afternoon, 18/11/24. High water levels are expected to affect the foreshore on the Coast from Whitstable to Margate. Tides will be at their highest between 10:00 and 16:00, with high tide expected at 13:45. Expect tides to be higher than usual.
Flooding to the foreshore and low lying land is possible at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated after 24 hours, 17:00 on 18/11/24, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level at 13:45 will be 3.09mAOD and the total water level will be 3.52mAOD.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 17:15
North Sea
Flood Alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast between tomorrow morning and afternoon, 17/11/24. High water levels are expected to affect the foreshore on the Coast from Whitstable to Margate. Tides will be at their highest between 10:00 and 15:00, with high tide expected at 13:00. Expect tides to be higher than usual.
Flooding to the foreshore and low lying land is possible at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated after 24 hours, 17:00 on 17/11/24, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level at 13:00 will be 3.15mAOD and the total water level will be 3.53mAOD.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 08:59
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely this afternoon between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM on 10/04/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
We do not expect to see similar impacts for tomorrow's high tides.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Sheerness. The forecast high water is at 2:30 PM on 10/04/2024 with a level of 3.51 mAODN with south-westerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 15:22
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely tonight between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM on 10/04/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
Minor flooding is also likely tomorrow afternoon between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM on 10/04/2024.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Sheerness. The first forecast high water is at 2:00 AM on 10/04/2024 with a level of 3.51 mAODN with westerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 2:30 PM on 10/04/2024 with a level of 3.55 mAODN with south-westerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 09:55
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
The next tide at 1:45 PM on 09/04/2024 will be lower than recent tides and is not expected to cause flooding.
Tonight's tide at 2:00 AM on 10/04/2024 is currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. We will send an update once this current tide has passed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 15:57
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely tonight on 08/09/04-09/04/2024 between 12:00 midnight and 2:45 AM. Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Sheerness. The forecast high water is at 1:15 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 3.79 mAODN with southerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
The tide at 1:45 PM on 09/04/2024 is not currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. However, we are expecting higher than normal tides on Wednesday 10/04/2024 and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 09:46
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely this afternoon the 08/04/2024 between 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM. Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
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.)
The tide on 1:15 AM on 09/04/2024 is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. We will send an update once this current tide has passed. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 19:12
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely tomorrow afternoon on 08/04/2024 between 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM. Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
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.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 08:51
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 1:15 PM on 11/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is possible at low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths for one to two hours either side of the high tide on 11/03/2024.
The detailed tidal information, for those who use it, is for a peak level at Sheerness of 3.49 mAODN at 1:15 PM on 11/03/2024, which is 0.27 m above tide tables, with northerly Force 3 winds.
High spring tides are expected to continue over the coming days. We will issue further messages if required.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 15:01
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 1:15 PM on 11/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is possible at low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths for one to two hours either side of the high tide on 11/03/2024.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Sheerness of 3.49 mAODN at 1:15 PM on 11/03/2024, which is 0.27 m above tide tables, with North-Westerly Force 5 winds.
High spring tides are expected to continue over the coming days. We will issue further messages if required.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 09:07
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been updated 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.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
Flooding is possible at low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths between 1:15pm and 5:15pm today, 15/01/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
However, we will continue to monitor the forecast and update this alert for future tides if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could 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 Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 17:49
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast overnight at 2:45am in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 15/01/2024.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
Flooding is possible at low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths between 12:45am and 4:45am on 15/01/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days.
As a result, we will continue to monitor the forecast and update this alert for future tides if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
For those that need it, the total peak water level at Sheerness is forecasted to be 3.53m AOD.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow morning, 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 10:34
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 10:00 PM on 24/11/2023.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths.
Flooding is possible 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.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 25/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2023 00:00
North Sea
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 1 Sep 2023 13:29
North Sea
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 3 Aug 2023 16:08
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected tomorrow morning, 04/08/2023, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible between 01:00 and 05:00 tomorrow, 04/08/2023, with high tide expected at 03:00 at Sheerness.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land nearest the sea in this area, between Whitstable and Margate.
The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days so some further periods of flooding are possible this week, we will issue further messages if required. Please be careful in areas around the estuary during this period of concern, and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. For those that need it, the forecast total water level at Sheerness will be 3.56m AOD.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 04/08/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 08:53
North Sea
A Flood Alert has been issued for the coast from Whitstable to Margate as a result of the high tide expected this afternoon. The tide will be at its highest between 1:30pm and 3:15pm today, 10/03/2023. High tide is expected at 2:15pm. The forecast water level at Sheerness is 3.60m AOD. Areas of concern include Seasalter and low lying land nearest the sea such as promenades and coastal footpaths.
Once the high tide tomorrow afternoon has passed, conditions are expected to improve from 4pm onwards.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures at Queenborough Barrier, Aylesford Gates, Front Brents and Canal Basin.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads between, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 5pm, 10/03/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2023 18:52
North Sea
A Flood Alert has been issued for the coast from Whitstable to Margate as a result of the high tide expected tomorrow afternoon. The tide will be at its highest between 1:30pm and 3:15pm tomorrow, 10/03/2023. High tide is expected at 2:15pm. The forecast water level at Sheerness is 3.53m AOD. Areas of concern include Seasalter and low lying land nearest the sea such as promenades and coastal footpaths.
Once the high tide tomorrow afternoon has passed, conditions are expected to improve from 4pm onwards.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures at Queenborough Barrier and Front Brents and Canal Basin.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads between, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 10/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2023 13:36
North Sea
A Flood Alert has been issued for the coast from Whitstable to Margate as a result of the high tide expected tomorrow morning at 3:45am. The tide will be at its highest between 2:45am and 4:45am tomorrow, 25/02/23. The astronomical water level forecast for the 3:45am tide recorded at Sheerness will be 2.94m AOD and the forecast total water level will be 3.62m AOD. The wind will be a force 6 Northerly wind. Please be careful along beaches, low lying land nearest the sea such as promenades and coastal footpaths.
Once the high tide tomorrow morning has passed, conditions are expected to improve from 4:45am onwards.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads between, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow, 25/02/23.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2023 10:01
North Sea
A Flood Alert has been issued for the coast from Whitstable to Margate as a result of the high tide expected this afternoon at 2:45pm. The tide will be at its highest between 2pm and 3:45pm today, 23/02/23. The astronomical water level forecast for the 2:45pm tide recorded at Sheerness will be 3.12m AOD and the forecast total water level will be 3.48m AOD. The wind will be a force 5 North Easterly. Please be careful along beaches, low lying land nearest the sea such as promenades and coastal footpaths.
Once the high tide has passed, conditions are expected to improve from 4pm onwards.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures at Queenborough Barrier and Front Brents.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, 23/02/23.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2023 15:51
North Sea
A Flood Alert has been issued for the coast from Whitstable to Margate as a result of the high tide expected tomorrow afternoon. The tide will be at its highest between 2pm and 3:45pm tomorrow, 23/02/23. High tide is expected at 2:45pm and the forecast at Sheerness will be 3.51m AOD. Please be careful along beaches, low lying land nearest the sea such as promenades and coastal footpaths.
Once the high tide tomorrow afternoon has passed, conditions are expected to improve from 4pm onwards.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures at Queenborough Barrier and Front Brents and Canal Basin.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads between, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow the 23/02/23.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2022 01:17
North Sea
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 16:26
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tomorrow morning, Wednesday 23 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 2am and 6am tomorrow morning, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter sea front. The weather is likely to start improving after this high tide and there are currently no more flooding impacts forecast after midday on Wednesday 23 February. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 10am tomorrow morning. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.50m AOD at 4:15am on Wednesday, 23/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:42
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations this afternoon, Monday 21 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 2pm and 6pm today, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter sea front. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days, though tides are expected to begin reducing from Monday evening. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 7pm today. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.75m AOD at 1545 on Monday, 21/02/2022. The wind will be a North Westerly Force 6.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:22
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations this afternoon, Monday 21 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 2pm and 6pm today, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter sea front. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days, though tides are expected to begin reducing from Monday evening. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 7pm today. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.75m AOD at 1545 on Monday, 21/02/2022. The wind will be a North Westerly Force 6.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:51
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tomorrow morning, Monday 21 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 1am and 5am tomorrow morning, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter sea front. The unsettled weather is likely to continue throughout the day with another high tide that could cause flooding tomorrow afternoon, Monday 21 February. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 9am tomorrow morning. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.57m AOD at 03:00 on Monday, 21/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 18:12
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tomorrow morning, Monday 7 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 2am and 6am tomorrow morning, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter sea front. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days, though tides are expected to begin reducing from Monday afternoon. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 9am tomorrow morning. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.60m AOD at 04:00 on Monday, 07/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2022 08:17
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations this afternoon, Friday 4 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 1pm and 5pm this afternoon, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days so some further periods of flooding are possible this week, we will issue further messages if required. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 6pm this afternoon. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.60m AOD at 14:45 on Friday, 04/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2022 16:23
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tomorrow morning, Wednesday 2 February. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 11pm tonight and 3am tomorrow morning, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate, particularly around Seasalter. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days so some further periods of flooding are possible this week, we will issue further messages if required. Please be careful in areas around the estuary during this period of concern, and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 9am tomorrow. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.56m AOD at 00:45am on Wednesday, 02/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2022 08:10
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations today, Monday 31 January. Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide, between 10am and 2pm, with strong winds and unsettled weather causing higher water levels than normal. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between Whitstable and Margate. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days so some further periods of flooding are possible this week, we will issue further messages if required. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern, and avoid contact with flood waters present. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated or removed by 5pm today. For those who need it, the total water level for Sheerness is forecast to be 3.59m AOD at 12pm on Monday, 31/01/2022
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 08:19
North Sea
This Flood Alert remains in force due to the high tides expected today, the 5th January at 14:15. The high tide is a result of the high spring tides and strong winds.
Once the high tide this afternoon has passed 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 if required.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. 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 wind. This message will be updated this afternoon or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 17:57
North Sea
This Flood Alert remains in force due to the high tides expected tomorrow morning, 5th January at 1:45 and tomorrow afternoon at 14:15. These high tides are a result of the high spring tides and strong winds. The tide will be at its highest between 12:15 to 16:15 tomorrow afternoon.
The current 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 if required.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. For those that use it, the astronomical water level for the 14:15 tide tomorrow recorded at Sheerness will be 3.05mAOD and the forecast total water level will be 3.81mAOD. The wind will be a force 6 North Westerly wind. This message will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 08:25
North Sea
This Flood Alert 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. Tides will be at their highest between 11:15 to 15:15 today, with high tide expected at 13:15. Areas of concern include low lying land nearest the sea.
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 if required.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. For those that use it, the astronomical water level for the 13:15 tide recorded at Sheerness will be 3.01 mAOD and the forecast total water level will be 3.85 mAOD. The wind will be a force 5 Northerly wind. This message will be updated this afternoon or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 08:11
North Sea
This Flood alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast for Sunday afternoon, 07/11/2021. Highest tide is expected to be at 13:45 this afternoon. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time from 11:45 to 15:45. Flooding to properties is not expected.
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. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 13:45 Sunday afternoon tide is 3.54mAOD.
This message will be updated this evening, 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2021 15:25
North Sea
This Flood alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast for Friday Morning, 05/11/2021. Highest tide is expected to be at 00:15 on Friday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time from 22:15 to 02:15. Flooding to properties is not expected.
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. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 00:15 Friday morning tide is 3.54mAOD.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 09:46
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Thursday afternoon 21 October 2021. Highest tide level is expected to be at 1:45pm on Thursday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Flooding to properties is not expected. Areas of concern include Seasalter.
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 1:45pm Thursday afternoon tide is 3.64m AOD.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2021 18:48
North Sea
This has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Thursday morning, 29/04/2021. Highest tide level is expected to be at 01:30 on Thursday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time from 23:30 to 03:30. Flooding to properties is not expected, however we are monitoring the situation. Areas of concern include Seasalter.
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 3 days and may be issuing further messages during this time. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 01:30 Thursday morning tide is 3.51mAOD.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/04/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2020 09:54
North Sea
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 low lying land, promenades and coastal footpaths. Coastal conditions should ease for subsequent tides after this afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking and operating our defences and we are liaising with emergency services and our partners. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads where large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 20:17
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Monday morning 11 May 2020. Highest tide level is expected to be at 3:50am on Monday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. We are monitoring the situation, though flooding to properties is not expected. Areas of concern include Seasalter.
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 3 days and may be issuing further messages during this time. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 3:50am Monday morning tide is 3.78m AOD.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 09:11
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Sunday afternoon 10 May 2020. Highest tide level is expected to be at 3:30pm on Sunday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. We are monitoring the situation, though flooding to properties is not expected. Areas of concern include Seasalter.
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 3 days and may be issuing further messages during this time. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 3:30pm Sunday afternoon tide is 3.57m AOD.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2020 19:48
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to the high spring tides combined with large surge forecast for early Monday morning, 13th April 2020. There is the possibility for flooding of roads and low lying land between 3am and 6am tomorrow, 13th April 2020. Areas of concern include low lying land around Seasalter. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point, however we will continue to monitor the situation and issue further messages if necessary.
Coastal conditions are forecast to improve following this tide and no further alerts are expected to be issued in the coming days.
Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures.
This message will be updated or removed by 9am tomorrow, 13th April 2020. Detailed information for those who need it, the forecast total water level at Sheerness is 3.52mAOD, peaking at 4:52am.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 09:15
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Friday afternoon 13 March 2020. Highest tide level is expected to be at 3:15pm on Friday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Flooding to properties is possible, and we are monitoring the situation. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required. Areas of concern include Seasalter.
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 2 days and may be issuing further messages during this time. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 3:15pm Friday afternoon tide is 3.76m AOD.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 13 March, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:12
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for Thursday afternoon 12 March 2020. Highest tide level is expected to be at 2:30pm on Thursday. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Areas of concern include Seasalter. We do not expect property flooding.
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 3 days and may be issuing further messages during this time. For those who need it, the forecast total water height at Sheerness for the 2:30pm Wednesday afternoon tide is 3.50m AOD.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 12 March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:03
North Sea
This Flood Alert 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. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required. Areas of concern include Seasalter.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:18
North Sea
A large tidal surge has affected the area as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently flooding of roads and low lying land near the coast is expected between 13:00pm and 15:00pm today, 10/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further messages if necessary. Our incident response staff are operating our structures in the area.
This message will be updated by 16:00 pm this afternoon, 10/02/2020 or as the situation changes.