Flood Warning Info - Somerset coast at Dunster Beaches, seafront and chalet area
Area Description
Coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:37
Bristol Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Warning threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:00 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.12 mAODN with westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 15:29
Bristol Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Warning threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:00 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.04 mAODN with westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 07:52
Bristol Channel
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 8:00 AM on 12/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets..
Flooding is expected at the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. between 8:00 AM and 8:15 AM on 12/03/2024.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Consider activating any property flood protection products.
Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Mar 2023 20:15
Bristol Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:51
Bristol Channel
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds across the Somerset coast early Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast, overtopping of sea defences is expected in places. Forecast high water is 07:45 on 18/2/22 with a level of 6.7 mAOD and a Force 8 South-west wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point; mAOD is height above average sea level. Flooding is possible two to three hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are the Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. Please be careful, especially along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. Coastal conditions should ease for the high tide at 08:30 on Saturday,19/2/22. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and we are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message as the situation changes and new information is available.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2021 12:20
Bristol Channel
The combination of spring tides and strong winds may result in waves overtopping sea defences. The forecast high water is at 18:30 on Saturday evening, 04/12/21, with a level of 6.35 mAOD and a Force 7 North Westerly wind.
All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkely Point, mAOD is height above average sea level.
Flooding to coastal areas and the most vulnerable properties is possible and may occur one to two hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. High spring tides will continue until Tuesday 07/12/21 but this flood warning is unlikely to be reissued after Saturday as the wind strength is forecast to reduce.
Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on Sunday, 05/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Dec 2021 17:04
Bristol Channel
The combination of spring tides and strong winds may result in waves overtopping sea defences. The forecast high water is at 06:15 on Saturday morning, 04/12/21, with a level of 6.48 mAOD and a Force 7 North Westerly wind.
All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkely Point, mAOD is height above average sea level.
Flooding to coastal areas and the most vulnerable properties is possible and may occur one to two hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. High spring tides will continue until Tuesday 07/12/21 but this flood warning is unlikely to be reissued as the wind strength is forecast to reduce.
Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on Saturday, 04/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 14:31
Bristol Channel
High spring tides combined with a tidal surge and strong winds may lead to overtopping of sea defences. However, the forecast tide height is predicted to be lower than those reached on Wednesday evening. Forecast high water is 21:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.19 mAOD and a Force 7 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 detail refer to local tide tables. There remains the risk of flooding to the most vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets.
This flood warning is not expected for any future tides but a flood alert may remain in force. We have operational gangs out on site 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 12:36
Bristol Channel
High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea 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. Second forecast high water is 08:45 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.38 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 detail refer to local tide tables. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until the high tides at 21:00 on 12/03/20 at Dunster Beaches. We have operational gangs out on site 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 12:12
Bristol Channel
High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea 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. Second forecast high water is 08:45 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.38 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 detail refer to local tide tables. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until the high tides at 21:00 on 12/03/20 at Porlock Weir. We have operational gangs out on site to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:31
Bristol Channel
Though the immediate impact of the recent strong winds and spring tides steadily reduces a flood risk remains for high water on Thursday 13/02/20. High tide is 09:30 on Thursday 13/02/20 with a level of 7.3m AOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around an hour either side of this time along the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. Exposed sea front properties may be affected as local wind strengths and direction may be very changeable. With Storm Dennis due to arrive on Saturday 15/02/20 our incident response staff are monitoring coastal conditions closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow Thursday 13/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:51
Bristol Channel
Recent strong winds and tidal surge have reduced in intensity but this spring tide sequence will continue to impact the North Somerset coastline until Wednesday 12/02/20.
First high tide is 20:45 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 6.64m AOD and a Force 6 West North Westerly wind. Second high tide is 09:00 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 6.64m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around two hours either side of the high tide along the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. Vulnerable sea front properties may be affected by conditions during these high tides as the forecast winds remain very changeable. Our incident response staff continue to monitor the local situation closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow Wednesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:15
Bristol Channel
Recent strong winds and tidal surge have reduced in intensity but this spring tide sequence will continue to impact the North Somerset coastline until Wednesday 12/02/20.
First high tide is 20:45 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 6.64m AOD and a Force 6 West North Westerly wind. Second high tide is 09:00 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 6.64m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around two hours either side of the high tide along the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. Vulnerable sea front properties may be affected by conditions during these high tides as the forecast winds remain very changeable. Our incident response staff continue to monitor the local situation closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:27
Bristol Channel
Strong onshore winds and tidal surge will affect the North Somerset coastline during this spring tide sequence. First high tide is 20:00 on Monday 10/02/20 with a level of 6.63 m AOD, and a Force 7 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 08:15 on 11/02/20 with a level of 6.82 m AOD, and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Flooding may occur around two hours either side of the high tide along the coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets. Vulnerable sea front properties may be affected by conditions during these high tides. Our incident response staff continue to monitor the local situation closely. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.