Flood Warning Info - The Norfolk coast from Bacton to Ostend, including Walcott

Area Description

The Norfolk coast along the B1159 Coast Road from Bacton through Walcott to Ostend.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2022 20:51
North Sea
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 6:15am and 10:15am on Wednesday 5th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Sea View, Ann Stannard Way, Keswick Way, and Walcott Rd. The Coast Rd, St Helens Rd, Helena Rd, Poplar Dr, Archibald Rd, Lynton Rd, The Crescent and Ostend Place in Walcott. Seaview Crescent, Ostend Gap, Ostend Rd and Horizon Views. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.15 mAODN at 8:15am, Wednesday 5th January, which is 0.92m 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 coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 12pm lunchtime, Wednesday 5th January.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2022 15:30
North Sea
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 5:15pm and 9:15pm this evening, Tuesday 4th January. Tides are higher than expected, due to weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Sea View, Ann Stannard Way, Keswick Way, and Walcott Rd. The Coast Rd, St Helens Rd, Helena Rd, Poplar Dr, Archibald Rd, Lynton Rd, The Crescent and Ostend Place in Walcott. Seaview Crescent, Ostend Gap, Ostend Rd and Horizon Views. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.10 mAODN at 7:15pm, Tuesday 4th January, which is 0.76m above tide tables, wind Force 6, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The next tide is also currently forecast to be a Flood Warning. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 9pm tonight, Tuesday 4th January.


Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2021 14:23
North Sea
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible between 5:45pm and 9:45pm Sunday 7th November. Areas most at risk are Sea View, Ann Stannard Way, Keswick Way, and Walcott Rd. The Coast Rd, St Helens Rd, Helena Rd, Poplar Dr, Archibald Rd, Lynton Rd, The Crescent and Ostend Place in Walcott. Seaview Crescent, Ostend Gap, Ostend Rd and Horizon Views. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.10mAODN at 7:45pm, on Sunday 7th November, which is 0.75m above tide tables, wind Force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9:30am tomorrow, Monday 8th November.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 17:50
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 05:30 and 09:30, Thursday 21 October. Areas most at risk are: Sea View, Ann Stannard Way, Keswick Way, Walcott Rd, The Coast Rd, St Helens Rd, Helena Rd, Poplar Dr, Archibald Rd, Lynton Rd, The Crescent and Ostend Place in Walcott. Seaview Crescent, Ostend Gap, Ostend Rd and Horizon Views. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.29 mAODN at 07:30, on Thursday 21 October, which is 0.93m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North Wesertly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and do not currently expect to re-issue this message for the following tides. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Thursday 21 October.


Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2020 15:38
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses between 7:30am and 11:30am tomorrow, Thursday 19th November 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to spring tides and weather forecast. Areas most at risk are Sea View, Ann Stannard Way, Keswick Way, and Walcott Rd. The Coast Rd, St Helens Rd, Helena Rd, Poplar Dr, Archibald Dr, Lynton Rd, The Crescent and Ostend Place in Walcott. Seaview Crescent, Ostend Gap, Ostend Rd and Horizon Views. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.12 mAODN at 9:30am tomorrow, which is 1.03m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and don't expect the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.