Flood Alert Info - The Norfolk coast from Caister to Gorleston, including Great Yarmouth
Area Description
The Norfolk coast at Caister, north and South Beach at Great Yarmouth, and Gorleston.
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.
Get a Flood Insurance Quote for your Home
There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Download the Flood Assist App
Download the Flood Assist App to view current flood warnings, check your flood risk, and create your digital flood action plan.
Sign up for Live Flood Warnings & Alerts
Sign up to receive live flood warning and alert updates for your location using data from the EA, SEPA and NRW.
Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
We can provide a Flood Insurance Quote for properties in the Great Yarmouth area
Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 11:47
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 20:15 and 22:15 tonight Monday 8th April. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.92 mAODN at 21:15 tonight, Monday 8th April, which is 0.75m above tide tables, wind Force 4, in a easterly direction (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 10:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 9th April.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 13:27
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely from 6:15pm until 10:15pm today, Friday 26th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea, and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.91 mAODN at 8:15pm, Friday 26th January, which is 0.93m above tide tables, wind Force 4, westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 10:00am tomorrow, Saturday 27th January.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 11:41
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely from 5:15pm until 9:15 pm today, Wednesday 24th January. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea, and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.17 mAODN at 7:15pm today, Wednesday 24th January, which is 1.35m above tide tables, wind Force 5, south westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information 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 closely. We will update this message by 10:00am tomorrow, Thursday 25th January.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 14:30
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely this evening, between 10:00pm and midnight, Sunday 14th January. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.03mAODN at 11:00pm, Sunday 14th January, which is 0.83m above tide tables, wind Force 6, north westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide table). You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 9:30am, Monday 15th January.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 19:56
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 2am and 4am tomorrow, Friday 22nd December. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea, and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.25 mAODN at 3am, on Friday 22nd December, wind Force 7, westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The current series of high tides 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, and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Friday 22nd December.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 09:01
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today between 4pm and 6pm, Thursday 21st December. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions, for the next couple of tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.13 mAODN at 5 pm today, Thursday 21st December, which is 1.51m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North West. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). The tide on Friday 22nd December at 3am is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert, we will send a new message before that tide. 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 this evening, Thursday 21st December, in advance of the following tide.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 09:51
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths may occur today due to high tides between 5:45pm and 7:45pm, Friday 24th November. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.08 mAODN at 6:45pm, Friday 24th November, which is 1.24m above tide tables, wind Force 7, northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide table). The current series of high spring tides will continue for the next few days. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and further alerts or warnings may be issued. We will update this message by 9pm today, Friday 24th November.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2023 20:01
North Sea
his message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths may occur tomorrow morning due to high tides between 4:15am and 6:15am, Friday 24th November. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.93 mAODN at 5:15am, Friday 24th November, which is 0.87m above tide tables, wind Force 6, north - westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide table). The tide on Friday 24th November at 6:15pm is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert, we will send a new message before that tide. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and further alerts or warnings may be issued. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Friday 24th November.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2023 21:44
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 24 Feb 2023 14:46
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely due to high tides between 11:15pm tonight, Friday 24th February, and 1:15am, Saturday 25th February. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea, and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.00 mAODN at 00:15 tonight, Saturday 25th February, which is 0.73m 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 1 Oct 2022 09:03
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 10:45am and 14:45pm today, Saturday 1st October. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.95mAODN at 12:45pm, Saturday 1st October, which is 0.91m above tide tables, wind Force 5, 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 the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 18:00pm today, Saturday 1st October.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 15:52
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 9pm and 11pm today, Monday 21st February. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.13 mAODN at 10pm, on Monday 21st February, which is 1.14m 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 15:33
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 11pm today, Sunday 6th February, and 3am on Monday 7th February. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.05 mAODN at 1am tomorrow, Monday 7th February, which is 0.95m 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 1 Feb 2022 14:05
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 8:15pm and 10:15pm today, Tuesday 1st February. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.90 mAODN at 9:15pm today, Tuesday 1st February, which is 0.80m 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 14:06
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 6:00pm and 8:00pm, on Monday 31st January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Corrie. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.05 mAODN at 7pm, on Monday 31st January, which is 1.16m 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 Tuesday 1st February.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2022 15:39
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 3:00am and 7:00am on Sunday 30th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Malik. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.37 mAODN at 5:00am, Sunday 30th January, which is 1.69m 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 08:19
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely today, between 10:00am and 12 noon, Wednesday 5th January. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.99 mAODN at 11:00am today, Wednesday 5th January, which is 0.97m 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 not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5:00pm today, Wednesday 5th January.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 15:43
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 8:45pm and 10:45pm on Tuesday 4th January. Tides are forecast to be higher than expected, due to weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.92 mAODN at 9:45pm, Tuesday 4th January, which is 0.58m above tide tables, wind Force 6, westerly. mAODN is height above average sea level, (for more info refer to local tide tables).
The tide at 11am on Wednesday 5th January is also currently forecast to be a Flood Alert, we will send a new message before that tide. You are advised to stay away from risk areas, and take care next to the coast. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 10am Wednesday 5th January.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 15:13
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 8:00am and midday on Sunday 7th November. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.07mAODN at 10:00am, on Sunday 7th of November, which is 0.83m 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. This message will be updated by 11am tomorrow, Sunday 7th November.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 20:52
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 9:15am and 11:15am, Thursday 21st October. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.19 mAODN at 10:15am, on Thursday 21st October, which is 1.09m 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 do not currently expect to re-issue this message for the following tides. We will update this message by 1pm tomorrow, Thursday 21st October.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 17:18
North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 05:30 and 09:30, on Thursday 21 October. 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 3.29 mAODN at 07:30, on Thursday 21 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 21 October.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2020 17:57
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding, to coastal roads and footpaths between 7.45am and 9.45am 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. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.94mAODN at 8.45am, on Tuesday 1st December, which is 1.05m 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 15:39
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses between 9:57am and 01:57pm tomorrow, Thursday 19th November 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to spring tides and weather forecast. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.93 mAODN at 11:57am tomorrow, which is 0.88m 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 22 Feb 2020 13:53
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 7:45pm and 9:45pm today, Saturday 22nd February 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.94mAODN at 8:45pm, on Saturday 22nd February, which is 1.05m above tide tables, wind Force 6, South-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 not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:53
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 8:30pm and 10:30pm on Monday 10th February 2020. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.88mAODN at 9:30pm on Monday 10th February, which is 0.73m above tide tables, wind force 8, 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 08:55am and 10:55am tomorrow morning, Monday 10th February. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 2.14mAODN at 09:55am, on Monday 10th February, which is 1.19m above tide tables, wind Force 8, 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.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 10:24
North Sea
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths between 6pm and 8pm today. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea, and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.97mAODN at 7pm, on Monday 9th December, which is 1.15m above tide tables, wind Force 6, 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. Large waves on the sea front are expected given the forecast strong winds. We are closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.