Flood Alert Info - Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour

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Coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour.

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 issued on 18 Oct 2024 11:20

Bristol Channel

High tides this evening may lead to flooding. No property flooding is expected. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point of 6.91 mAODN at 8:15 PM on 18/10/2024, with south-easterly force 3 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Tidal conditions are expected to improve over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 12:00

Bristol Channel

High tides this evening may lead to flooding. No property flooding is expected. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point of 6.76 mAODN at 7:30 PM on 17/10/2024, with south-westerly force 3 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Further flooding is possible at the high tide times throughout the rest of this week, due to high spring tides combined with southerly and westerly winds. We will reissue this Flood Alert as necessary for the tides that meet criteria. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 13:58

Bristol Channel

High tides this evening may lead to flooding. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinckley of 6.79 mAODN at 9.00 PM on 22/08/2024, with southerly force 3 winds. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. No property flooding is expected. After the high tide this evening‚ the weather is more settled, and no flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 23/08/2024

Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2024 12:16

Bristol Channel

Flooding is possible this evening in response to a high tide on 21/08/2024 at 8.00 PM at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. The forecast high water is at 8:00 PM on 21/08/2024 with a level of 6.77 mAODN with southerly moderate breeze force 4 winds. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. No property flooding is expected Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will be monitoring the high tide and closing gates at Brean and Weston-super-Mare as required. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/08/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:39

Bristol Channel

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. 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 Alert 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 Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 15:03

Bristol Channel

Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. 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 Alert 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 Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 20:44

Bristol Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:30AM on 13/03/2024. Flooding is possible at coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. between 08:30AM and 09:15AM, on 13/03/2024, with a maximum expected water level of 6.98m. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products, and plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 13:40

Bristol Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 20:15PM on 12/03/2024. Flooding is possible at coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. between 20:15 PM and 20:45 PM on 12/03/2024, with a maximum expected water level of 6.83m. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products, and plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 15:26

Bristol Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 7:45 AM on 12/03/2024. Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour.. Flooding is possible at coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. between 7:45 AM and 8:45 AM on 12/03/2024, with a maximum expected water level of 7.15m. The forecast is largely dry into the evening, with rain expected overnight and into the early hours of Tuesday morning. This evening’s tide, 11/03/2024, is not expected to meet flood alert criteria. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products, and 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 Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 19:36

Bristol Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 7:15 AM on 11/03/2024. Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour.. Flooding is possible at coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. between 7:15 AM and 7:45 AM on 11/03/2024, with a maximum expected water level of 6.88m. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. After this tide, no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products, and plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 15:15

Bristol Channel

This flood alert has been issued for the high tide on Tuesday morning. The forecast high water is 9:15 AM on 13/02/2024 and the forecast tide level is 6.84 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 4 south easterly. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high-water time at Hinkley Point. Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Drier weather is forecast for Monday but some showers again on Tuesday. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. 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 2:00 PM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 13:54

Bristol Channel

This flood alert has been issued for the high tide on Monday morning. The forecast high water is 8:30 AM on 12/02/2024 and the forecast tide level is 6.96 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 5 north westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Areas most at risk include coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Drier weather is forecast during Sunday and Monday but there may still be isolated showers. Spring high tides will occur until Tuesday morning and this flood alert is forecast to remain in force during this period. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. 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 2:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 06:30

Bristol Channel

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 30 Sep 2023 10:33

Bristol Channel

This flood alert has been issued due to high spring-tide water levels. The forecast high water is 19:30 on 30/09/23 with a level of 6.93 mAOD and a Force 4 southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high-water time at Hinkley. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables. Flooding to low-lying areas and farmland is possible at this time, and conditions may apply for a period either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this time. The evening high tide on 30/09/2023 is the peak of the current spring tide sequence. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads, and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We are monitoring the situation closely, and this message will be updated by midday on Sunday 01/10/2023 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 07:14

Bristol Channel

Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 18:57

Bristol Channel

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2023 17:12

Bristol Channel

This flood alert has been issued as a result of high spring tides, storm surge and strong winds. The forecast high water is 08:15 on 22/02/2023 and the forecast tide level is 6.88m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 5 North-westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, paths and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal or tidal river footpaths and roads as large waves and/or high water levels could be dangerous. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated tomorrow, 22/02/2023.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 19:56

Bristol Channel

Large and powerful waves, with associated sea spray on the coast, are expected as a result of high tides and continuing strong winds. Forecast high water is 09:00 on 20/2/22 with a level of 6.51 mAOD and a Force 7 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and coastal properties is possible at these times, however, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. The strong winds are forecast to continue until after the high tides at 09:45 on 21/2/22. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 13:00 on Sunday, 20/2/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 13:14

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. And sea spray may overtop sea defences. First forecast high water is 07:45 on 18/2/22 with a level of 6.7 mAOD and a Force 8 South-westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 20:00 on 18/2/22 with a level of 6.2 mAOD and a Force 7 South-westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point; mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to coastal properties, roads, footpaths and farmland is possible two to three hours either side of the high tides. Please be careful 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 Alert issued on 4 Dec 2021 12:50

Bristol Channel

As a result of spring tides and strong winds, the high tide water level may overtop sea defences in some locations although the flooding of properties is not forecast. The forecast high water is 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. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables. As a result, the flooding of coastal areas including roads and farmland, is possible at these times and may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas at risk include Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. This flood alert is unlikely to be reissued during this period of spring tides. We will continue to monitor the situation and 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 Alert issued on 3 Dec 2021 16:51

Bristol Channel

As a result of spring tides and strong winds, the high tide water level may overtop sea defences in some locations although the flooding of properties is not forecast. The forecast high water is 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. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables. As a result, the flooding of coastal areas including roads and farmland, is possible at these times and may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas at risk include Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. This flood alert is unlikely to be reissued during this period of spring tides. We will continue to monitor the situation and 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 Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 15:01

Bristol Channel

High water levels are forecast this evening as a result of very high spring tides and increased wind speeds. Sea spray may overtop coastal defences. Forecast high water is 19:45 on 6/11/21 with a level of 6.76 mAOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level; for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland may be possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Water levels are not expected to meet the Flood Alert threshold for the 7/11/21 high tide at 08:00. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Sunday, 7/11/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2021 18:18

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Minehead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 08:27 on 28/04/2021 with a level of 6.82 mAOD and a Force 5 North-Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 20:49 on 28/04/2021 with a level of 6.67 mAOD and a Force 7 North-Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to farmland is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Conditions are forecast to ease for Thursday morning's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 21:35

Bristol Channel

High spring tides are forecast on Wednesday and there is the possibility of some minor overtopping of sea defences and limited flooding of coastal and tidal areas. Forecast high water is 09:30 on 31/03/21 with a level of 6.84 mAOD and a Force 2 East South Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point gauge and mAOD is height above average sea level. Minor flooding to roads and farmland is possible at the peak tide and one to two hours either side of the high tide. For more detail please refer to local tide tables. Our incident response staff will monitor the situation and will close coastal flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 16:24

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Minehead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 06:45 on Saturday 13/03/21 with a level of 6.26 mAOD and a Force 7 West North Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to farmland is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Conditions should ease for Saturday evenings tide at 19:15. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:08

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Minehead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 19:30 on 16/11/20 with a level of 6.95 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:45 on 17/11/20 with a level of 6.85 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to farmland is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Conditions should ease for the 17/11/20 high tide at 20:15. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our field team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Tuesday, 17/11/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:18

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Minehead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 18:45 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.03 mAOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:00 on 16/11/20 with a level of 6.95 mAOD and a Force 6 West North Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to farmland is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Conditions should ease for the 17/11/20 high tide at 20:15. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our field team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Monday, 16/11/20 or as the situation changes

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:39

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Minehead due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 18:00 on 14/11/20 with a level of 7.12 mAOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 06:30 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.02 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to Hinkley Point high water time, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to farmland is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for the coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Conditions should ease for the 17/11/20 high tide at 20:15. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches. This message will be updated Sunday, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 17:03

Bristol Channel

Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Minehead with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 21:30 on 21/08/20 with a level of 6.87 mAOD and a Force 5 south-westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is forecast at these times, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 21:30 on 21/08/20 at Minehead. We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on 22/08/20 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2020 13:06

Bristol Channel

Large waves are expected as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 21:45 on 10/04/20 with a level of 6.89 mAOD and a Force 3 East South Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are in a period of high Spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on Saturday morning.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2020 12:57

Bristol Channel

Large waves are expected as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 21:00 on 09/04/20 with a level of 7.09 mAOD and a Force 2 South Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:15 on 10/04/20 with a level of 7.1 mAOD and a Force 2 North Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are in a period of high Spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on Friday afternoon

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 15:07

Bristol Channel

Large waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 20:15 on 08/04/20 with a level of 6.90 mAOD and a Force 3 North East wind. Second forecast high water is 08:30 on 09/04/20 with a level of 7.1 mAOD and a Force 2 East North East wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the tide. There is a possibility of flooding for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are in a period of high Spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:55

Bristol Channel

High spring tides combined with a tidal surge and strong winds may lead to overtopping of sea defences. Forecast high water is 21:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.19 mAOD and a Force 7 Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:15 on 13/03/20 with a level of 6.85 mAOD and a Force 5 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. The forecast tide height is predicted to be lower than those reached on Wednesday evening. There remains the risk of flooding to the most vulnerable low-lying coastal and tidal areas and roads at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. 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 Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 12:44

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. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until the high tides at 21:00 on 12/03/20. 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 Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:17

Bristol Channel

Waves may overtop sea defences at Minehead and Uphill as a result of rising spring high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 19:30 on 10/03/20 with a level of 6.86 m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:00 on 11/03/20 with a level of 7.16 m AOD and Force 2 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of high tide. Conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 22:15 on 14/03/20 at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 11/03/20.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 21:15

Bristol Channel

Waves may overtop sea defences at Minehead as a result of rising spring high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 07:15 on 10/03/20 with a level of 6.93 m AOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 19:30 on 10/03/20 with a level of 6.93 m AOD and Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 22:17 on 14/03/20 at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Tuesday 10/03/20.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 20:38

Bristol Channel

Waves may overtop sea defences at Minehead as a result of spring high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 07:15 on 10/03/20 with a level of 6.93 m AOD and a Force 6 West North Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 22:17 on 14/03/20 at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Tuesday, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 11:18

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 Thursday 13/02/20. First high tide is 21:15 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 6.74m AOD and a Force 4 South South Easterly wind. Second high tide is 09:30 on Thursday 13/02/20 with a level of 7.3m AOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around one to two hours either side of these times. Flooding may affect coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Property flooding is not expected as a result of the forecast winds. Our incident response staff are monitoring the changeable weather situation. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow 13/02/20 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:42

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. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around one to two hours either side of these times. Flooding may affect coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Property flooding is not expected as a result of the forecast winds. Our incident response staff are monitoring the changeable weather situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow Wednesday 12/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 12:42

Bristol Channel

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:40

Bristol Channel

Strong onshore winds and tidal surge will continue to affect the North Somerset coastline through this spring tide sequence. First high tide is 20:00 on Monday 10/02/20 with a level of 6.63m AOD and a Force 7 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 08:15 on 11/02/20 with a level of 6.82m 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. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around these times and dangerous conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this time. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the changing situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:02

Bristol Channel

Storm Ciara will bring strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge over this spring tide sequence. First forecast high tide is 19:00 on 09/02/20 with a level of 6.7m AOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Second high tide is 07:30 on 10/02/20 with a level of 6.67m AOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around these times and dangerous conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this time. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the changing situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 09:54

Bristol Channel

Storm Ciara will bring strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge over the forecast spring tide sequence. The first forecast high water is 06:30 on 09/02/20 and the forecast tide level is 6.32 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 6 South Westerly. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.