Flood Warning Info - Somerset coast at Dunster Beaches, Lower Marsh area

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include Lower Marsh area including The Old Manor and Lower Marsh Farm area. 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.

High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea defences. The 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 at these times in the Lower Marsh area including The Old Manor and Lower Marsh Farm area and access along Station Road. We are closely monitoring the situation and 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.