Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 20:59
Bristol Channel
High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea defences. The forecast high water for tonight, Wednesday 11/03/20, has just peaked but levels may still remain high. For tomorrow, the forecast high water is at 08:45 with a level of 7.41 mAOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley and mAOD is height above average sea level. The forecast tide level is predicted to just reach the warning threshold at a level similar to the tide tonight. There is the possibility of flooding to the most vulnerable seafront properties and low lying areas for the coastline between South Esplanade and Berrow including Margaret Crescent, Pier Street, Abingdon Street, The Esplanade, College Street and Regent Street.
We are closely monitoring the situation and we have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 15:12
Bristol Channel
High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea and river defences. Forecast high water is 20:15 on 11/03/20 with a level of 7.45 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more details refer to local tide tables. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties and low lying areas for the coastline between South Esplanade and Berrow including Margaret Crescent, Pier Street, Abingdon Street, The Esplanade, College Street and Regent Street.
We are closely monitoring the situation and we have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2018 14:35
Bristol Channel
Spray, overtopping and or onshore flooding is predicted to occur as a result of high water levels, strong onshore winds and large waves.
The time and date of the forecast high water is 07:15 on 03/01/2018. The forecast tide level is 7.2 m AOD. The forecast wind strength is Force 8 to 9 and from a westerly direction.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point.
First properties to flood include those along the Esplanade and South Parade.