Flood Alert Info - Coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate

Area Description

Areas at risk of coastal flooding from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate, including Dover and Folkestone.

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 17 Nov 2024 08:49

English Channel, North Sea

High spring tides are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate today, Sunday 17/11/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 11:00 and 12:00, with high tide at 11:30. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Coastal conditions are expected to improve from Monday 18/11/2024. This message will be updated this afternoon by 18:00, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical water level at Dover, will be 3.28m AOD, but due to surge and westerly wind (speed force 5) we expect total water levels of 3.68m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 13:02

English Channel, North Sea

High spring tides are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate tonight, Saturday 16/11/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 22:45 and 23:45, with high tide at 23:15. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Further flooding is forecast tomorrow, Sunday 17/11/2024 due to higher than normal tide at 11:30. This message will be updated tomorrow morning by 09:00, Sunday 17/11/2024, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, for tonight tide at 23:15 the astronomical water level at Dover, will be 3.14m AOD, but due to surge and north westerly wind (speed force 4) we expect total water levels of 3.58m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 17:02

English Channel, North Sea

High spring tides are expected to affect the foreshore between St. Margaret's and Sandgate. Tides will be at their highest between 11:45am and 12:45pm tomorrow, Friday 18/10/2024, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads between St. Margaret's and Sandgate. This message will be updated on Friday evening, 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 14:12

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate overnight in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Friday 12/04/2024, due to high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 01:15 and 02:15, with high tide at 01:45. Flooding to roads and low lying land may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow, 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical water level at Dover, will be 3.22m AOD, but due to surge and south westerly wind (speed force 5) we expect total water levels of 3.60m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 08:22

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate this afternoon, Wednesday 10/04/2024, due to high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 12:30 and 13:30 this afternoon, with high tide at 13:00. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low-lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes. Tide levels are now beginning to fall, but please stay aware in case further alerts are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.20m AOD and the total water level will be 3.68m AOD, with south westerly wind speeds of Force 5.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 17:50

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Wednesday 10/04/2024, due to high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 00:15 and 01:15 tomorrow morning, with high tide at 00:45. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low-lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes. Tides remain high over the next few days, so please stay aware in case further alerts are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.43m AOD and the total water level will be 3.73m AOD, with westerly wind speeds of Force 5.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 14:06

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate overnight tonight, Monday 08/04/24, due to high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 23:15 and 00:15 tonight, with high tide at 23:45. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low-lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes. A Flood Warning has also been issued to cover this area, and tides remain high over the next few days, so please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.32m AOD and the total water level will be 4.11m AOD, with south westerly wind speeds of Force 6.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 19:06

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate tomorrow morning, Monday 08/04/2024, as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest between 10:15 and 11:15 tomorrow, Monday 08/04/24, with high tide at 10:45. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.08m AOD and the total water level will be 3.73m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 10:38

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast tonight 11/03/2024. The tide will peak at midnight, and flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include coastal areas from St. Margarets at Cliffe to Sandgate, particularly low-lying land, and roads nearest the sea. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, and roads. This message will be updated during the morning of 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the total water level at Dover will be 3.62m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 17:44

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels will continue to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate early tomorrow morning, Tuesday 16 January 2024, as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest between 02:00am and 03:00am tomorrow, with high tide at 02:15am. Flooding to roads and low-lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low-lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated or removed by 10am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 16 January 2024, or as the situation changes. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.07m AOD and the total water level will be 3.58m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 09:34

English Channel, North Sea

High spring tides are expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Tides will be at their highest between 12:45pm and 02:45pm today, 15/01/2024. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times along this section of coast, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 02:15am on 16/01/2024. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads between as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Forecast max water height at Dover for this tide is 3.75 mAOD This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 16:10

English Channel, North Sea

High spring tides are expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Tides will be at their highest between 12:30am and 02:30am tomorrow, 15/01/2024. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times along this section of coast, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 02:15am on 16/01/2024. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. 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 tomorrow morning, 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 11:25

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 09:00 PM on 24/11/2023. Areas most at risk include coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. No property flooding is expected. Flooding is possible at coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea between 08:00 PM and 11:00 PM on 24/11/2023. This alert will remain in force until after high tide on Saturday morning. The forecast is for north-westerly force 6 winds throughout the evening. 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/warning if necessary. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 11:00 AM on 25/11/2023.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 23:43

English Channel, 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 Oct 2023 17:31

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate tomorrow afternoon, Monday 02/10/2023, as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest between 12:00 and 13:00 tomorrow, Monday 02/10/2023, with high tide at 12:30. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 02/10/2023, or as the situation changes. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.39m AOD and the total water level will be 3.63m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 16:22

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate tomorrow morning, Saturday 30/09/2023, as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest between 10:45 and 11:45 tomorrow, Saturday 30/09/2023, with high tide at 11:15. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.48m AOD and the total water level will be 3.77m AOD

Flood Alert issued on 1 Sep 2023 00:43

English Channel, North Sea

Flood Alert issued on 3 Aug 2023 07:56

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 01:00 PM on 03/08/2023. Areas most at risk include the coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Flooding is possible at coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM on 03/08/2023. No property flooding is expected at this point. Strong winds and surge are forecast over the next few days. We are expecting higher than normal tides and as a result we may issue further alerts. We are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 03/08/2023, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level will be 3.22mAOD and the total water level will be 3.63mAOD.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 16:13

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 01:00 PM on 03/08/2023. Areas most at risk include the coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Flooding is possible at coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM on 03/08/2023. No property flooding is expected at this point. Strong winds and surge are forecast over the next four days. We are expecting higher than normal tides and as a result we may issue further alerts. We are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 03/08/2023, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level will be 3.22mAOD and the total water level will be 3.62mAOD.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 15:58

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 01:00 PM on 03/08/2023. Areas most at risk include the coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Flooding is possible at coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea between 11:00 PM and 03:00 AM on 03/08/2023. No property flooding is expected at this point. Strong winds and surge are forecast over the next four days. We are expecting higher than normal tides and as a result we may issue further alerts. We are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 03/08/2023, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level will be 3.22mAOD and the total water level will be 3.62mAOD.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2023 14:35

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast overnight tonight and early tomorrow morning, Saturday 25/02/2023. High water levels are expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Tides will be at their highest between 23:45 Friday and 04:00 Saturday, with high tide expected at 02:15 at Dover. 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 tomorrow morning, 25/02/2023, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level at Dover will be 3.10m AOD and a total water level 3.77m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2023 15:18

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast overnight tonight and early tomorrow morning, Thursday 23/02/2023. High water levels are expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate. Tides will be at their highest between 23:00 Wednesday and 03:00 Thursday, with high tide expected at 01:00 at Dover. 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 tomorrow morning, 23/02/2023, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level at Dover will be 3.37m AOD and a total water level 3.66m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2023 16:10

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued due to a high tide forecast tonight, Monday 20/02/2023. High water levels are expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate. Tides will be at their highest between 21:30 and 01:30, with high tide expected at 23:30. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. 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 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2023, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level will be 3.18m AOD and the total water level will be 3.63m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Sep 2022 08:28

English Channel, North Sea

A large spring tide is expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, and tides will be at their highest between 11:45 and 15:45 today, 13/09/2022, with high tide at 13:45. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the foreshore, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tide at 13:45 on 13/09/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners, and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated this evening, 13/09/2022, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the Total Water Level at Dover for todays 13/09/2022 13:45 tide, will be 3.62mAOD.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Sep 2022 17:57

English Channel, North Sea

A large spring tide is expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, and tides will be at their highest between 11:45 and 15:45 tomorrow, 13/09/2022 with high tide at 13:45. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the foreshore, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tide at 13:45 on 13/09/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners, and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/09/2022, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the Total Water Level at Dover for tomorrow, 13/09/2022, 13:45 tide, will be 3.65mAOD.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 16:23

English Channel, North Sea

This flood alert has been issued as a result of the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tomorrow, 7 February 2022. Tides will be at their highest between 02:30am and 03:00am tomorrow early morning, 7 February 2022. Flooding is expected at these times to affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between St Margret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease for the high tide at 03:00pm tomorrow afternoon, 7 February 2022. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. For those that use it, the total water level is forecast to be 3.69m AOD at Dover at 02:45am tomorrow, 7 February 2022. This message will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2022 16:42

English Channel, North Sea

This flood alert has been issued as a result of the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tomorrow, 5 February 2022. Tides will be at their highest between 01:15am and 01:45am tomorrow early morning, 5 February 2022. Flooding is expected at these times to affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between St Margret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease for the 5 February 2022 on the next high tide at 02:00pm. Please be careful in areas around the coast during this period of concern and avoid contact with flood waters present. We are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. For those that use it, the total water level is forecast to be 3.65m AOD at Dover at 01:30am tomorrow, 5 February 2022. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 5 February 2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2022 08:57

English Channel, North Sea

This flood alert has been issued as a result of the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tonight, 01/02/2022. Tides will be at their highest between 11:15pm and 11:45pm tonight, 01/02/2022 with the peak expected at 11:30pm. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between St Margret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate. 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. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services, our partners and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. For those that use it, the Total Water Level will be 3.63 mAOD at Dover at 11:30pm tonight, 01/02/2022. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 02/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2022 09:27

English Channel, North Sea

This flood alert has been issued as a result of the high tide expected to affect coastal and tidal locations tonight, 31/01/2022. Tides will be at their highest between 10:30pm and 11pm tonight, 31/01/2022 with the peak expected at 10:45pm. Flooding will affect lower lying locations nearest the coast throughout this area, between St Margret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate. The unsettled weather is likely to continue over the coming days so some further periods of flooding are possible this week and 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. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners, actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. For those that use it, the Total Water Level will be 3.61 mAOD at Dover at 10:45pm tonight, 31/01/2022. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 19:02

English Channel, North Sea

High tides are expected to continue to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, Dover and Folkestone tomorrow, 06/01/22, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 00:45 and 01:15 tomorrow, 06/01/22, with high tide at 01:00. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Coastal conditions are expected to improve after the high tide at 01:15 on 06/01/22. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 06/01/22, or as the situation changes. Please remain aware of your local situation. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.05m AOD and the total water level will be 3.60m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 08:48

English Channel, North Sea

High tides are expected to continue to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, Dover and Folkestone today, Wednesday 05/01/22, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 12:30 and 13:00 today, Wednesday 05/01/22, with high tide at 12:45. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 01:15 on 06/01/22. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon or as the situation changes. Please remain aware of your local situation. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 2.99m AOD and the total water level will be 3.74m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 16:41

English Channel, North Sea

High tides are expected to continue to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, Dover and Folkestone tonight, Tuesday 04/01/22, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 23:45 today and 00:30 tomorrow 05/01/22, with high tide at 00:15. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 12:45 on 05/01/22. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes. Please remain aware of your local situation. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.10m AOD and the total water level will be 3.65m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2022 17:34

English Channel, North Sea

A large tidal surge is expected to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, Dover and Folkestone tomorrow lunchtime, Tuesday 04/01/22, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 11:30 and 12:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 04/01/22, with high tide at 11:45. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 12:45 on 05/01/22. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 04/01/22, or as the situation changes. Please remain aware of your local situation. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.07m AOD and the total water level will be 3.76m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 16:52

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, Dover and Folkestone in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Monday 08/11/2021, as a result of continuing high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 00:00 and 01:00 tomorrow morning, Monday 08/11/2021, with high tide at 00:30. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. Flooding to properties is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/11/2021, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.16m AOD and the total water level will be 3.62m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 18:36

English Channel, North Sea

High water levels are forecast to affect the foreshore from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Sandgate, Dover and Folkestone tomorrow lunchtime, Sunday 07/11/2021, as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 12:00 and 12:30 tomorrow, Sunday 07/11/2021, with high tide at 12:15. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. For those that use it, the astronomical water level will be 3.37m AOD and the total water level will be 3.91m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 07:38

English Channel, North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore from St Margrets at Cliffe to Sandgate as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 11am and 11:30am today, 21/10/2021 with high tide due at 11:15am. Flooding to roads and low lying land is expected at these times, however these conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal areas, particularly low lying land and roads nearest the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners, and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/10/2021, or as the situation changes. For those that use it, the astronomical level will be 3.09m AOD and a total water level 3.60m AOD.

Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 20:22

English Channel, North Sea

This alert has been issued because a high tide is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and tidal surge. Tides will be at their highest between 00:15am and 04:15am tomorrow morning, 11/05/20. Flooding to paths, roads and farmland close to the foreshore is possible during this period. Coastal conditions are expected to ease after the high tide and no further alerts are expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures. Please remain aware of your local situation and avoid using low lying footpaths near to the coast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning by 10:00, or sooner if the situation worsens. Detailed information for those that use it: Astronomical tide height is 2.99mAOD, forecast surge is 0.72m, forecast total water level at Dover gauge is 3.71mAOD

Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 20:06

English Channel, North Sea

This alert has been issued because a high tide is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and tidal surge. Tides will be at their highest between 00:15am and 04:15am tomorrow morning, 11/05/20. Flooding to paths, roads and farmland close to the foreshore is possible during this period. Coastal conditions are expected to ease after the high tide and no further alerts are expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures. Please remain aware of your local situation and avoid using low lying footpaths near to the coast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning by 10:00, or sooner if the situation worsens. Detailed information for those that use it: Astronomical tide height is 2.99 metres Above Ordnance Datum , forecast surge is 0.72 metres, forecast total water level at Dover gauge is 3.71 metres Above Ordnance Datum.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2020 13:49

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large tidal surge is expected to affect the foreshore due to high spring tides. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 23:09 today and 03:09 tomorrow, Friday 10/04/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. Coastal conditions might continue for the next few days during the high spring tides period. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern, and avoid any flood water. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Friday 10/04/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.62 m AOD at 01:09 BST on 10/04/20.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 14:15

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large tidal surge is expected to affect the foreshore due to high spring tides. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 22:25 today and 02:25 tomorrow, Thursday 09/04/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. Coastal conditions might continue for the next few days during the high spring tides period. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern, and avoid any flood water. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Thursday 09/04/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.68 m AOD at 00:25 BST on 09/04/20.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 09:22

English Channel, North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the coastline between Sandgate and St Margaret’s Bay as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The flooding of property is not expected. Some localised flooding may be experienced in Dover around the Wellington Dock. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have closed flood gates in sea defences and are checking flood defence structures. For those that use such information, high tide at Dover is due at 12:55pm on Thursday, 12 March. The astronomical tide is 3.28m above Ordnance Datum. The surge will be 0.49m. The overall tide height will be 3.77m above Ordnance Datum. Winds will be force 6, South-Westerly. This message will be updated by 5pm this evening, Thursday 12 March.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 11:48

English Channel, North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore and sea spray may overtop defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. High tide at Dover is 12:09pm Wednesday, 11th March 2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for coastal areas, particularly low lying land two to four hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 1:39pm on Friday, 13th March 2020 at Dover. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid low lying places in the areas affected. This message will be updated by 6pm on Wednesday, 11th March 2020, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for people who use it: ASTRO High 3.32m, Surge 0.58m, Total water height 3.9m.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:08

English Channel, North Sea

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 07:45

English Channel, North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore and sea spray may overtop defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. High tide at Dover is 12:09pm Wednesday, 11th March 2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for coastal areas, particularly low lying land two to four hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 1:18am on Friday, 13th March 2020 at Dover. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid low lying places in the areas affected. This message will be updated by 6pm on Wednesday, 11th March 2020, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for people who use it: ASTRO High 3.32m, Surge 0.38m, Total water height 3.85m.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 19:41

English Channel, North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore and sea spray may overtop defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. High tide at Dover is 11:50pm Tuesday, 10th March 2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for coastal areas, particularly low lying land two to four hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 1:18am on Friday, 13th March 2020 at Dover. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid low lying places in the areas affected. This message will be updated by 8am on Wednesday, 11th March 2020, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for people who use it: ASTRO High 3.43m, Surge 0.146m, Total water height, 3.73m.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:03

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as the spring tide and large waves are expected to affect low-lying land along the foreshore. Flooding is expected between 12pm and 3pm today, Wednesday 12/02/2020. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue over the next few days which may also affect coastal locations on subsequent tides. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths during the period of concern. We will continue to monitor the situation and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 9pm on Wednesday 12/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.63 mAOD at 13:15 on 12/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 15:50

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 23:00 today and 03:00, Wednesday 12/02/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue and the next tide at 13:15 on Wednesday 12/02/20 could also affect locations near the coast. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Wednesday 12/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.63 m AOD at 01:00 on 12/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 11:15

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 10:30 and 14:30 today, Tuesday 11/02/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue and the next tide at 01:00 on Wednesday 12/02/20 could also affect locations near the coast. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Tuesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.66 m AOD at 12:30 on 11/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 19:30

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 22:15 today, 10/02/20 and 02:15 tomorrow, 11/02/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue and the next tide at 12:30 on Tuesday 11/02/20 could also affect locations near the coast. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Tuesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.87 m AOD at 00:15 on 11/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 10:27

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 09:45 and 13:45 today, Monday 10/02/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue and the next tide at 00:15 on Tuesday 11/02/20 could also affect locations near the coast. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.98 m AOD at 11:45 on 10/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 18:01

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 09:45 and 13:45 tomorrow, Monday 10/02/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue and the next tides could also affect locations near the coast. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern, and avoid any flood water. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.97 m AOD at 11:45 on 10/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:19

English Channel, North Sea

This Flood Alert has been issued as large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore. Flooding is expected two hours either side of high tide, between 09:45pm today and 13:45 tomorrow, Monday 10/02/20. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coast throughout this area, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Sandgate esplanade, Dover Marina and St Margaret’s Bay. The unsettled weather with strong winds is forecast to continue and the next tides could also affect locations near the coast. Please be careful in areas along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths during the period of concern, and avoid any flood water. We will continue to monitor this situation, and have staff prepared to respond if needed. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes. Detailed information for those who need it: the total water level for Dover is forecast to be 3.97 m AOD at 11:45am on 10/02/20.