Flood Alert 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 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 History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2024 14:39
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 7:45pm and 9:45pm today, Thursday 19th December. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.25mAODN at 8:45pm today, Thursday 19th December, which is 1.22m above tide tables, wind Force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The current series of high spring tides and surge has now reached its peak, and will fall away over the next few days. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am on Friday 20th December.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 19:54
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 5:45am and 7:45am tomorrow, Sunday 17th November. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.17mAODN at 6:45am, on Sunday 17th November, which is 0.6m above tide tables, wind Force 6, 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. We will update this message by 2pm, Sunday 17th November.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 17:04
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely to occur tomorrow morning, due to an unseasonal low pressure system causing a small surge, between 07:15am and 09:15am on Thursday 3rd August. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.11mAODN at 8:15am on Thursday 3rd August, which is 0.62m above tide tables, wind force 6, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The following high tide at 9:00pm on Thursday 3rd August is not expected to reach Flood Alert level. You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10:00am tomorrow, Thursday 3rd August.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2023 11:40
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely due to high tides between 8:15pm and 10:15pm today, Friday 24th February. The coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.26 mAODN at 9:15pm tonight, Friday 24th February, which is 0.82m above tide tables, wind Force 6, northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak, and will fall away over the next few days. 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 9am tomorrow, Saturday 25th February.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Sep 2022 16:20
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 6:45am and 8:45am tomorrow, Tuesday 13th September. We are issuing this message this afternoon due to the timing of the high tide early tomorrow. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.05mAODN at 7:45am on Tuesday 13th September, which is 0.41m above tide tables, wind force 3, northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information 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 not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 2:30pm tomorrow, Tuesday 13th September.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 15:33
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 8pm and 10pm today, Monday 21st February. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.15 mAODN at 9pm, on Monday 21st February, which is 0.97m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North-Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Windy conditions are expected to continue through the week, however astronomical tides will be dropping through the week. You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 8am tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd February.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 12:02
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 8pm and midnight today, Sunday 6th February. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.030mAODN at 10:00pm today, Sunday 6th February, which is 0.94m above tide tables, Wind Force 7, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information 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 not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Monday 7th February.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2022 14:17
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today, Friday 4th February, between 7pm and midnight. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.10 mAODN at 8:30pm today, Friday 4th February, which is 0.69m above tide tables, wind Force 6, 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 not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 5th February.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2022 13:32
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 5:45pm and 7:45pm today, Tuesday 1st February. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.00 mAODN at 6:45pm today, Tuesday 1st February, which is 0.73m above tide tables, wind Force 6, 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 11am, Wednesday 2nd February.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2022 13:58
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 4:15pm and 6:15pm, on Monday 31st January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Corrie. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.01 mAODN at 5:15pm, Monday 31st January, which is 1.04m above tide tables, wind Force 6, 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 10am, on Tuesday 1st February.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2022 15:32
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 2:15am and 6:15am on Sunday 30th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Malik. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.22 mAODN at 4:15am, Sunday 30th January, which is 1.45m above tide tables, wind Force 5, 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 10am on Sunday 30th January.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 14:04
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 7:15pm and 9:15pm on Wednesday 5th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.10 mAODN at 8:15pm, Wednesday 5th January, which is 0.74m above tide tables, wind Force 6, 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 7:30am Thursday 6th January.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 21:02
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. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. 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 Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 15:47
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 5:15pm and 9:15pm this evening, Tuesday 4th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. 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 few tides are also forecast to reach flood alert. 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. This message will be updated by 9pm, Tuesday 4th January.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2022 20:33
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely, between 6:30am and 8:30am, Tuesday 4 January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.06 mAODN at 7:30am, Tuesday 4 January, which is 0.75m above tide tables, wind Force 4, northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The tide on Tuesday 4 January at 7:15pm is forecast to result in increased flood risk, we will update the situation before that tide. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 13:50
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 5:45pm and 9:45pm Sunday 7th November. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. 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, which will be blowing strongly offshore. (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 continuing to monitor the situation. We will update this message by 9:30am tomorrow, Monday 8th November.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 14:58
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 5:30am and 9:30am on Sunday 7 November. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.22 mAODN at 7:30am, on Sunday 7 November, which is 0.59m above tide tables, wind Force 7, Westerly, which will be blowing strongly offshore. (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 continuing to monitor the situation. It is likely the alert may be re-issued for Sunday evening's tide. This message will be updated by 11am tomorrow, Sunday 7 November.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 15:54
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 6:30 and 8:30am, Thursday 21st October. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave over-topping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.29 mAODN at 7:30am, on Thursday 21st October, which is 0.93m above tide tables, wind Force 7, NW. (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 21st October.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2020 17:22
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding, to coastal roads and footpaths between 5.30am and 7.30am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 1st December 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions as a surge coincides with the high tide. The Coast Road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 2.88mAODN at 6.30am, on Tuesday 1st December, which is 0.92m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North, 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 will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2020 15:10
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. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. 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). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and don't expect the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 19:29
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 7:40pm and 9:40pm today, Sunday 10th May 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual owing to seasonal conditions. The coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 2.82 mAODN at 8:40pm today, which is 0.60m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North North Easterly. 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 closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:33
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 6:15pm and 8:15pm on 10th February 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.10mAODN at 7:15pm on Monday 10th February, which is 0.64m above tide tables, wind Force 7, West. (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 will continue to monitor the situation and will reissue this message for any subsequent tides if required.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 10:16
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 6:15pm and 8:15pm on 10th February 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.05mAODN at 7:15pm on Monday 10th February, which is 0.59m above tide tables, wind Force 7, West South Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). 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 9 Feb 2020 16:45
North Sea
This message has been issued because we are providing advance notice of possible minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 6:15am and 08:15am tomorrow morning, Monday 10th February. The Coast road at Walcott may see some wave overtopping and spray. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Cromer of 3.22mAODN at 07:15am, on Monday 10th February, which is 0.92m above tide tables, wind Force 7, WSW. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The preceding high tide on Sunday 9th February is not expected to result in any flooding. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide on Monday evening.