Flood Alert Info - Coast from Heacham to north of King's Lynn in Norfolk

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Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton.

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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Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 09:29

North Sea

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast between 04:30 am and 08:30 am tomorrow morning, 17/11/24. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak tide level of 4.65 mAODN at 06:30 am, Sunday 17/11/2024. High water level equals 4.19m plus 0.44m for surge. Wind direction is forecast force 5 North-westerly. The following tide on Sunday at 7:00 pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10:00 am tomorrow, Sunday 17th November 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2024 12:35

North Sea

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak tide level of 4.70 mAODN at 05:45 am Saturday 16/11/2024. High water level equals 4.63m plus 0.07m for surge. Wind direction is forecast force 5 South-westerly. The following tide on Saturday at 6:15 pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10:00 am tomorrow, Saturday 16th November 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 13:29

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.74 mAODN at 08:00 am on Saturday 19/10/2024. High water level equals 4.79m minus 0.05m for surge. Wind direction is forecast force 5 Southerly. The following tide on Saturday at 8:15pm is currently forecast to be below the Flood Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10 am tomorrow Saturday 19th October 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 12:29

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected, Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.85 mAODN at 07:15 am Friday 18/10/2024. High water level equals 4.70m plus 0.15m surge. Wind direction is forecast force 2 Southerly. The following tide on Saturday 19/10/2024 at 08:00am is currently also forecast to be a Flood Alert. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 09:15 am tomorrow Friday 18th October 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 10:52

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.99 mAODN at 09:15 am Saturday 21/09/2024. High water level equals 4.86m plus 0.03m surge plus 0.10m forecaster adjustment. Wind direction is forecast force 4 Northeasterly. The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak, and will fall away over the next few days. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out closing locks and flood gates. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow Saturday 21st September 2024

Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 09:34

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.97 mAODN at 08:30 am Friday 20/09/2024. High water level equals 4.93m plus 0.04m surge. Wind direction is forecast as Force 4 Northeasterly. The following tide on Saturday 21/09/2024 at 09:15 am is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out closing locks and flood gates. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow Friday 20th September 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 09:13

North Sea

High spring tides combined with strong winds will result in higher tide levels than usual. Flooding is possible between 8pm and 10pm this evening, 11/04/2024. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.74mAODN at 9pm, on Thursday 11th April, Wind Force 5, Direction S. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The tides on Friday are currently forecast to be below the Flood Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 09:19

North Sea

High spring tides combined with strong winds will result in higher tide levels than usual. Flooding is possible between 6.45pm and 8.45pm this evening, 09/04/2024. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.60 mAODN at 7.45pm, on Tuesday 9th April, Wind Force 7, direction W. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The tides on Wednesday are currently forecast to be below the Flood Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 09:25

North Sea

High spring tides combined with strong winds will result in higher tide levels than usual. Flooding is possible between 4.45pm and 8.45pm this evening, 08/04/2024. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 5.02 mAODN at 6.45pm, on Monday 8th April, which is 0.73m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, direction SE. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The evening tide on Tuesday at 7.45pm is currently also forecast to be Flood Alert. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:01

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected between 5pm and 9pm today, Monday 11 March 2024. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.74mAODN at 19:00pm, on Monday 11 March 2024, which is 0.13m above tide tables, wind Force 4, Northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Tuesday morning is currently forecast to be below the Flood Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 17:07

North Sea

High tides are expected between 7:45pm and 9:45pm this evening, Tuesday 13th February. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level of 4.82mAODN at 8:45pm on Tuesday 13th February, which is 0.35m above tide tables, wind Force 5, southerly. (mAODN is the height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 14th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 08:33

North Sea

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 12:38

North Sea

High tides are expected between 7pm and 9pm this evening, Monday 12th February. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level of 4.62mAODN at 8pm on Monday 12th February, which is 0.16m above tide tables, wind Force 5, south-westerly. (mAODN is the height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The evening tide on Tuesday 13th February at 7:45pm is currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 13th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 10:57

North Sea

This alert is in force from 6pm today, Sunday 14th January, until 12:30am on Tuesday 16th January. Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of strong winds developing throughout today. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast is for a peak level of 4.73mAODN at 8:15pm this evening, Sunday 14 January, which is 0.81m above tide tables, wind Force 6, North Westerly. The following two tides on Monday at 9:00am and 9:00pm are currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. The detailed forecast for the tide at 9am Monday morning is for a peak level of 4.54mAODN, which is 1.16m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow,15/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 18:27

North Sea

Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of strong winds developing throughout tomorrow, 14/01/2024. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.61mAODN at 8:15pm, on Sunday 14 January, which is 0.69m above tide tables, wind Force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Monday at 9:00am is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow,14/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 21:43

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 29 Oct 2023 00:13

North Sea

Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2023 12:12

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected between 8:15am and 10:15am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 3 October. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.5mAODN at 9:15am, on Tuesday 3 October, which is 0.21m above tide tables, wind Force 5, Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Tuesday at 10:00pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Tuesday 3 October

Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2023 09:13

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected between 7:45am and 9:45am tomorrow morning, Monday 2 October. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 5.06mAODN at 8:45am, on Monday 2 October, which is 0.35m above tide tables, wind Force 2, South Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Monday at 9:30pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Monday 2 October

Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 09:24

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected between 6:15am and 8:15am tomorrow morning, Saturday 30 September. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4:9mAODN at 7:15am, on Saturday 30 September, which is 0.36m above tide tables, wind Force 3, Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Saturday at 8:15pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 30 September

Flood Alert issued on 5 Aug 2023 14:44

North Sea

A combination of strong winds during spring tides, means that higher tides are expected between 8:15am and 12:15pm tomorrow, Sunday 6th August. Flooding to the promenade is possible at these times, with large waves and sea spray overtopping likely. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.54 mAODN at 10:15am, on Sunday 6th August, which is 0.22m above tide tables, wind force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Sunday 6th August at 23:00pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 1pm tomorrow or earlier, if conditions change.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Aug 2023 14:57

North Sea

A combination of strong winds during spring tides, means that higher tides are expected between 7am and 11am tomorrow morning, Friday 4th August. Flooding to the promenade is possible at these times, with large waves and sea spray overtopping likely. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.55mAODN at 09:00am, on Friday 4th August, which is 0.20m above tide tables, wind Force 4, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Friday 4th August at 21:45pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 12pm tomorrow or earlier, if conditions change.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 14:23

North Sea

The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected between 6am and 10am tomorrow morning, Thursday 3rd August. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 4.45mAODN at 08:00am, on Thursday 3 August, which is 0.38m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The following tide on Thursday at 09:00pm is currently forecast to be below the Alert threshold. Take care on beaches, coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself or others in danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Thursday 3rd August.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2023 11:23

North Sea

High spring tides, a tidal surge and strong winds have combined to make water levels higher than usual. High tide will be at 21:00 today, 24/02/23. Flooding to the promenade and seafront is possible. However, conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is affecting Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation and the Local Authority are closing the flood gates at Hunstanton which will make access difficult. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.07mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.89m. The forecast tide level is 4.96 mAODN. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 6. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2023 09:23

North Sea

High tides and a tidal surge that have combined to make water levels higher than usual as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. High tide will be at 19:45 today, 22/02/23. Flooding to the promenade and seafront is possible, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide., however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is affecting Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation and the Local Authority are closing the flood gates at Hunstanton which will make access difficult. Please detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.41mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.51m. The forecast tide level is 4.92 mAODN. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 3. This message will be updated this evening, 22/02/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2022 14:36

North Sea

High tides and a tidal surge have combined to make water levels higher than usual as a result of spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 6:30 and 8:30 tomorrow, 10/10/22. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Coastal conditions should ease for the 10/10/22 high tide at 19:30. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.16mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.20m. The forecast tide level is 4.66mAOD. The forecast wind direction is north-westerly. The forecast wind strength is 5. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/10/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Sep 2022 15:47

North Sea

This flood alert does not affect Sandringham Estate. Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest between 08:15 and 09:15 tomorrow, 13/09/22. Flooding to the seafront is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Coastal conditions should ease for the 13/09/22 high tide at 20:30. We are liaising with King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.46mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.46m. The forecast tide level is 4.92mAOD. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 3. This message will be updated tomorrow morning,13/09/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Sep 2022 10:27

North Sea

Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 17:16

North Sea

Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of strong onshore winds caused by storm Dudley. Consequently, flooding is possible for the duration of Thursday mornings 17/02/2022 high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Strong winds from storm Dudley are likely to cause wave overtopping and spray during the high tide on Thursday morning 17/02/2022 between 05:00 and 08:00. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 12:59

North Sea

Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of strong onshore winds caused by storm Dudley. Consequently, flooding is possible for the duration of Thursday mornings 17/02/2022 high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Strong winds from storm Dudley are likely to cause wave overtopping and spray during the high tide on Thursday morning 17/02/2022 between 05:00 and 08:00 We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. This message will be updated this evening, 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 10:45

North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 21:00 and 23:00 today, 06/02/22. Flooding to the promenade/seafront is expected/possible at these times. However, conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.39 mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.59 m. The forecast tide level is 4.28 mAOD. The forecast wind direction is NW, with a strength Force 7. Spray and sea water is expected to reach the promenade/seafront based on these forecast conditions. 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, 07/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2022 11:29

North Sea

Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 20:00 and 21:00 today, 04/02/22. Flooding to the promenade/seafront is expected/possible at these times. However, conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.90 mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.27 m. The forecast tide level is 4.57 mAOD. The forecast wind direction is W with a strength Force 6. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and stay away from large waves as they are dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2022 11:07

North Sea

Tide levels tomorrow will be higher than usual as a result of a combination of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest at 07:00 tomorrow morning and 19:15 tomorrow evening, 04/01/22. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.63mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.89m. The forecast tide level is 4.52mAOD. The forecast wind direction is North-Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 5. 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, 04/01/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 10:17

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual. Tides will be at their highest at 19:30 this evening, 07/11/21. Flooding to properties/roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 13:56

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual. Tides will be at their highest at 07:15 tomorrow morning, 07/11/21. Flooding to properties/roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2021 13:14

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of strong onshore winds. Tides will be at their highest at 06:00am tomorrow morning, 05/11/21. Flooding to the promenade/seafront is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. It is possible flooding could affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/11/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 07:53

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of a low pressure surge and strong North-Westerly Winds. Tides will be at their highest at 07:30 this morning, Thursday 21 October 2021. Flooding along coastal areas is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.85 mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.73 m. The forecast tide level is 4.58 mAOD. The forecast wind direction is North-Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates to this information, when required. This message will be updated at 11:00 today, Thursday 21 October 2021.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 17:34

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of a low pressure surge and strong North-Westerly Winds. Tides will be at their highest at 07:30 tomorrow morning, Thursday 21 October 2021. Flooding along coastal areas is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.85 mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.79 m. The forecast tide level is 4.64 mAOD. The forecast wind direction is North-Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates to this information, when required. This message will be updated at 08:00 on Thursday 21 October 2021.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 11:10

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of a low pressure surge and strong North-Westerly Winds. Tides will be at their highest at 07:30 tomorrow morning, Thursday 21 October 2021. Flooding along coastal areas is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.85 mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.85 m. The forecast tide level is 4.70 mAOD. The forecast wind direction is North-Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7. We are closely monitoring the situation and provided updates to this information, when required. This message will be updated at 17:00 on Wednesday 20th October 2021.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2021 21:01

North Sea

Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 19:30 and 20:30 Wednesday, 28/04/21. Flooding to the promenade and seafront is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.64 mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.00 m. The forecast tide level is 4.64 mAOD. The forecast wind direction is north east. The forecast wind strength is Force 6

Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2020 08:39

North Sea

High tides and a tidal surge have combined to make water levels higher than usual as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 07:15 and 11:15 today, 19/11/2020. Flooding to the promenade and seafront is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldsthorpe, Dersingham, and Wolferton. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.38mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.74m. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 6. This message will be updated this afternoon 19/11/2020, or as the situation changes

Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2020 16:38

North Sea

High tides and a tidal surge have combined to make water levels higher than usual as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 07:15 and 11:15 tomorrow, 19/11/2020. Flooding to the promenade and seafront is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldsthorpe, Dersingham, and Wolferton. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.34mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.92m. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 19/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2020 10:09

North Sea

High tides and a tidal surge that have combined to make water levels higher than usual as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 07:15 and 11:15 tomorrow, 19/11/2020. Flooding to the seafront is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldsthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Our incident response staff will patrol the coast. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 3.34mAODN. The forecast surge height is 0.95m. The forecast tide level is 4.53mAOD. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7. This message will be updated this afternoon 18/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2020 09:01

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest tomorrow 18/10/20 at 07:51. However conditions may apply 2 to 4 hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Coastal conditions should ease for the 18/10/20 high tide at 20:27. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.67mAODN. The forecast surge height is -0.3m. The forecast tide level is 4.82mAODN. The forecast wind direction is Northerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 4.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2020 11:04

North Sea

Sea levels will be high as a result of high spring tides. The forecast high water is 08:56 tomorrow morning, 20/09/2020. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.70 mAODN. The forecast tide level is 4.87 mAODN. The forecast wind direction is North East with a wind strength of Force 4. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. The Local Authority have closed the flood gates at Hunstanton which will make access difficult. This message will be updated Sunday 20/09/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2020 12:25

North Sea

Sea levels will be high as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The forecast high water is 08:15 tomorrow, 19/09/2020. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.61 mAODN. The forecast tide level is 4.77 mAODN. The forecast wind direction is East North East with a wind strength of Force 5. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. The Local Authority will be closing the flood gates at Hunstanton later this evening which will make access difficult. This message will be updated Saturday 19/09/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2020 10:51

North Sea

Sea levels will be high as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The forecast high water is 07:15 tomorrow, 19/09/2020. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.61 mAODN. The forecast tide level is 4.77 mAODN. The forecast wind direction is East North East with a wind strength of Force 5. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. The Local Authority will be closing the flood gates at Hunstanton later this evening which will make access difficult. This message will be updated Saturday 19/09/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 12:50

North Sea

As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this evening at 20:30, 10/05/20. Conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Coastal conditions should ease for the 11/05/20 high tide at 08:38. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The predicted astronomical tide level is 3.77mAOD. The forecast surge height is 0.27m. The wind Force is 7 and north-north easterly. The forecast tide level is 4.54mAOD. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/05/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 12:29

North Sea

As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this evening at 20:30, 10/05/20. Conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect flooding to affect Hunstanton seafront. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Coastal conditions should ease for the 11/05/20 high tide at 08:38. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The predicted astronomical tide level is 3.77mAOD. The forecast surge height is 0.27m. The wind Force is 7 and north-north easterly. The forecast tide level is 4.54mAOD. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/05/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 18:42

North Sea

Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of strong onshore winds. Tides will be at their highest at 20:22 today, 12/03/2020. Flooding to properties/roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow or if conditions change. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.73mAODN. The forecast surge height is minus 0.17m. The forecast tide level is 4.56mAODN. The forecast wind direction is West South Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:28

North Sea

Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest today at 18:59 10/03/20. However, conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Hunstanton seafront. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Coastal conditions should ease for the 12/03/20 high tide at 08:00. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and stay away from large waves as they are dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 11:03

North Sea

There is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal frontage and footpaths between 6:45pm and 8:45pm on Tuesday 11th February 2020. Large waves and sea spray are expected as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The forecast peak level at Kings Lynn of 4.4mAODN is at 7.45pm on Tuesday 11th February. The forecast wind direction is Westerly, South Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 8. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will continue to monitor the situation and will reissue this message for any subsequent tides if required.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 14:34

North Sea

There is a possibility of some minor flooding to the coastal frontage and footpaths between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Monday 10th February 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect flooding to affect Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The forecast peak level at Kings Lynn of 4.53mAODN is expected at 6.45pm on Monday 10th February, which is 0.52m above tide tables. The forecast wind direction is Westerly, South Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will continue to monitor the situation and will reissue this message for any subsequent tides if required.