Flood Alert Info - King's Lynn, West Lynn and The Wash frontage in Norfolk
Area Description
King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 15 Nov 2024 12:35
River Great Ouse, North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 13:37
River Great Ouse, North Sea
The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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 12:19
River Great Ouse, North Sea
The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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 10:51
River Great Ouse, North Sea
The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 10 am tomorrow Saturday 21st September 2024
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 09:48
River Great Ouse, North Sea
The forecast weather conditions during spring tides, means that high tides are expected. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level 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 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
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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 8 Apr 2024 09:26
River Great Ouse, North Sea
High spring tides combined with strong winds will result in higher tide levels than usual and large waves. Flooding is possible between 4.45pm and 8.45pm this evening, 08/04/2024. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 5.02 mAODN at 6.45pm, on Monday 08th 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 tide at 7.45pm on Tuesday 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.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:01
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 17:12
River Great Ouse, North Sea
High tides are expected between 7:45pm and 9:45pm this evening, Tuesday 13th February. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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). 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, Wednesday 14th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 08:47
River Great Ouse, North Sea
High tides are expected between 7:45pm and 9:45pm this evening, Tuesday 13th February. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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). The evening tide on Tuesday 13th February at 7:45pm is currently forecast to be a Flood Alert. We will update this message by 5pm today, Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 12:48
River Great Ouse, North Sea
High tides are expected between 7pm and 9pm this evening, Monday 12th February. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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 11:07
River Great Ouse, North Sea
Large waves and sea spray are expected to affect the seafront as a result of strong winds developing throughout today, 14/01/2024. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
The detailed forecast is for a peak level of 4.73mAODN at 8:15pm today, 14 January, which is 0.81m 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 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 29 Oct 2023 21:47
River Great Ouse, 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 09:14
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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 10:59
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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 29 Sep 2023 09:24
River Great Ouse, North Sea
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 24 Feb 2023 11:23
River Great Ouse, North Sea
High spring tide, 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 properties/roads and farmland is possible at these times. However, conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is affecting King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints
We are closely monitoring the situation and will be closing south quay to traffic at 18:00, today, 24/02/23.
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 this evening, 25/02/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2023 09:22
River Great Ouse, 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 at19:45 today, 22/02/23. 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. Flooding is affecting King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints
We are closely monitoring the situation and will be closing south quay to traffic at 18:00, today, 22/02/23.
Please detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.41 mAODN. 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 12 Sep 2022 15:47
River Great Ouse, North Sea
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 is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn and the Wash frontage.
Coastal conditions should ease for the 13/09/22 high tide at 20:30. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates in King's Lynn. Please be careful along King's Lynn frontage and footpaths/roads alongside the tidal river and the Wash frontage.
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
River Great Ouse, North Sea
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 is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are King's Lynn, West Lynn and the Wash frontage.
Coastal conditions should ease for the 13/09/22 high tide at 20:30. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates in King's Lynn. Please be careful along King's Lynn frontage and footpaths/roads alongside the tidal river and the Wash frontage.
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, 12/09/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 13:56
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
Access to the South Quay will be limited for 2 hours either side of the high tide.
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 21 Oct 2021 07:53
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 provided 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 11:17
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 21:02
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
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 17 Oct 2020 09:03
River Great Ouse, 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. 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
River Great Ouse, North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual as a result of high spring tides. The forecast high water is 08:56 tomorrow morning, 20/09/2020. We expect flooding to affect King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at this time and conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. 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. This message will be updated Sunday 20/09/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2020 12:25
River Great Ouse, North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at this time and conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide.
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.
This message will be updated Saturday 19/09/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2020 10:52
River Great Ouse, North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual 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 King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at this time and conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide.
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.
This message will be updated Saturday 19/09/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2020 10:08
River Great Ouse, North Sea
As a result of high spring tides, tides will be higher than usual between 19:20 and 21:20 today, 09/04/20. Conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide at 20:19. Flooding is possible at King's Lynn, West Lynn, Clenchwarton, Terrington St Clement, Walpole Cross Keys and Tilney All Saints.
Coastal conditions should ease for the 10/04/20 high tide at 08:51. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please be careful along the tidal river, quaysides and coastal footpaths as high sea levels could be dangerous.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/04/20, or as the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: the predicted astronomical tide level is 4.60mAODN. The forecast surge height is -0.08m. The forecast tide level is 4.68mAODN. The forecast wind direction is easterly. The forecast wind strength is Force 5.