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Flood Alert Info - Somerset coast at Portishead and Portbury Dock

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Coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 11:27
Bristol Channel
High tides on Saturday evening and on Sunday morning may lead to flooding. No property flooding is expected. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for peak levels at Avonmouth as follows. The first forecast high water is at 9:30 PM on 19/10/2024 with a level of 7.86 mAODN, and southerly force 4 winds. The second forecast high water is at 9:45 AM on 20/10/2024 with a level of 7.85 mAODN, and southerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 11:28
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 Avonmouth of 8.04 mAODN at 8:45 PM on 18/10/2024, which is 0.22 m above tide tables, with southerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 12:24
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 Avonmouth of 7.84 mAODN at 8:00 PM on 17/10/2024, with westerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 20 Sep 2024 14:22
Bristol Channel
There is the small possibility of flooding of the most vulnerable low-lying properties as well as roads and low lying land. Flooding is possible two hours each side of the high tide tonight at 10 PM. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. The tidal forecast peak level at Avonmouth is 7.93 mAODN at 10 PM tonight, Friday 20/09/2024, with north-easterly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Tidal conditions are expected to improve after this high tide and further flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 11:00 AM on Saturday.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 14:37
Bristol Channel
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, but property flooding is not expected. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.85 mAODN at 9:15 PM on 19/09/2024, with north-easterly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) Tidal conditions are expected to improve after this high tide and no flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 11:00 AM on 20/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 12:45
Bristol Channel
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.88 mAODN at 9.15 PM on 22/08/2024, with south-westerly force 5 winds. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 11:58
Bristol Channel
Spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The forecast high water is at 09:30 PM on Wednesday 10/04/2024 with a level of 7.84 mAODN with south westerly force 4 winds. The 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 is expected to be the last high tide in this sequence and no further flood alerts are expected. This message will be removed by 12:30 PM on 11/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 13:30
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 Portishead Point and Avonmouth. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 08:45 PM on Tuesday 09/04/2024 with a level of 7.81 mAODN with westerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 09:15 AM on Wednesday 10/04/2024 with a level of 7.97 mAODN with southerly force 4 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 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 20:42
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 Portishead Point and Avonmouth. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth Please note the high tide on Monday evening is not forecast to meet the Flood Alert threshold. The forecast high water is at 08:30 AM on 09/04/2024 with a level of 8.26 mAODN with westerly force 6 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 18:38
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 Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 15:14
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 Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 09:00AM on 13/03/2024. Flooding is possible at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. between 09:00AM and 09:30AM on 13/03/2024, with an expected maximum water level of 8.15m. 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 13:49
Bristol Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 20:45PM on 12/03/2024. Flooding is possible at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. between 20:45PM and 21:15PM on 12/03/2024, with an expected maximum water level of 7.98m. 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 20:44
Bristol Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:15AM on 12/03/2024. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Flooding is possible at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. between 08:15AM and 09:00AM on 12/03/2024, with an expected maximum water level of 8.28m. The forecast is for rain in the early hours of Tuesday morning. 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/warning 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 11 Mar 2024 14:31
Bristol Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 20:15PM on 11/03/2024. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Flooding is possible at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. between 20:15PM and 20:30PM on 11/03/2024, with an expected maximum water level of 7.82m. The forecast is largely dry for this afternoon and into the evening. 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/warning 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 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 19:42
Bristol Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 7:45 AM on 11/03/2024. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth.. Flooding is possible at the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM on 11/03/2024, with an expected maximum water level of 8.05m. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. 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/warning 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 10:55
Bristol Channel
This flood alert has been issued for the high tides on Monday evening and Tuesday morning. The first forecast high water is at 9:15 PM on 12/02/2024 with a level of 7.84 mAODN and south westerly force 4 winds. The second forecast high water is at 9:45 AM on 13/02/2024 with a level of 7.95 mAODN and southerly force 4 winds. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high-water time at Avonmouth. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 13:14
Bristol Channel
This flood alert has been issued for the high tide on Monday morning. The forecast high water is at 09:00 AM on 12/02/2024 with a level of 8.10 mAODN with westerly force 4 winds. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 will 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 06:28
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 1 Oct 2023 10:33
Bristol Channel
This flood alert remains in force today, Sunday 01/10/23, due to continuing high spring tides. The forecast high water tonight is at 20:30, with a level of 7.86 mAOD and a Force 3 westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high-water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and low-lying land is possible at this time, however conditions may apply for a period either side of the high tide. This current sequence of spring tides has now peaked, however tide levels remain high. 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 Monday 02/10/2023 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2023 10:53
Bristol Channel
This flood alert has been issued due to high spring-tide water levels. The forecast high water is at 20:00 on 30/09/23 with a level of 7.89 mAOD and a Force 4 southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high-water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail, please refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and low-lying land is possible at this time, however conditions may apply for a period either side of the high tide. 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 1 Sep 2023 07:59
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 21 Mar 2023 18:47
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 21 Feb 2023 17:08
Bristol Channel
Wednesday morning's tide at 08:45 AM is forecast to be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with north-westerly force 5 winds and large waves. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk include the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. No property flooding is expected. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 8.02m AODN at 08:45 AM on 22/02/2023 (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. 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 12:00 noon on 22/02/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 21:25
Bristol Channel
High spring tides are forecast on Wednesday and there is the possibility of some minor overtopping of sea defences along the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Forecast high water is 10:00 on 31/03/21 with a level of 7.86 mAOD and a Force 2 North North Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth 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 16 Nov 2020 12:59
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead with sea spray expected due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 20:00 on 16/11/20 with a level of 7.98 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:15 on 17/11/20 with a level of 7.86 mAOD and a Force 5 South South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Conditions should ease for the 17/11/20 high tide at 20:45. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and coastal footpaths. This message will be updated Tuesday, 17/11/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 11:45
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead with sea spray expected due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 19:00 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:30 on 16/11/20 with a level of 7.94 mAOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Conditions should ease for the 17/11/20 high tide at 20:45. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Monday, 16/11/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:10
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead with sea spray expected due to high spring tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 18:15 on 14/11/20 with a level of 8.08 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 06:45 on 15/11/20 with a level of 7.96 mAOD and a Force 5 South South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to properties is possible at these times, conditions may apply two hours either side of high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Conditions should ease for the 17/11/20 high tide at 08:15. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response team are closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Sunday, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 17:01
Bristol Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 22:00 on 21/08/20 with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 5 south-westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads, farmland and properties is likely at these times, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Continuing strong winds will cause additional wave overtopping until after the high tide at 22:00 on 21/08/20 at Portbury and Portishead. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths, roads and avoid low lying footpaths. This message will be updated Saturday, 22/08/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2020 13:08
Bristol Channel
Large waves are expected as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 22:00 on 10/04/20 with a level of 7.88 mAOD and a Force 1 Southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, 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. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 13:00
Bristol Channel
Large waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 21:30 on 09/04/20 with a level of 8.08 mAOD and a Force 3 East North Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:45 on 10/04/20 with a level of 8.11 mAOD and a Force 3 North East wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, 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. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 15:05
Bristol Channel
Large waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 20:45 on 08/04/20 with a level of 7.84 mAOD and a Force 2 Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:00 on 09/04/20 with a level of 8.04 mAOD and a Force 3 North East wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, 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. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 12:15
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 21:30 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:45 on 13/03/20 with a level of 7.89 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth and mAOD is height above average sea level. There is the possibility of flooding to low-lying land and roads at these times for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 14:07
Bristol Channel
High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea defences. The first forecast high water is 20:45 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.56 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. The second forecast high water is 09:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.49 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable seafront properties at these times for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth Coastal conditions for this flood alert are expected to continue until the high tides at 21:45 on 13/03/20. 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 10 Mar 2020 12:24
Bristol Channel
Waves may overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead as a result of spring high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 20:00 on 10/03/20 with a level of 7.85 m AOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:30 on 11/03/20 8.21 m AOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth 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 the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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 22:45 on 14/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 11/03/20.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 20:57
Bristol Channel
Waves may overtop sea defences at Portbury and Portishead as a result of spring high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 07:45 on 10/03/20 with a level of 7.93 m AOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 20:00 on 10/03/20 7.84 m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth 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 the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. 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. 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.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 11:24
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 21:45 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 7.54m AOD and a Force 3 South South Easterly wind. Second high tide is 10:00 on Thursday 13/02/20 with a level of 8.01m AOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around one to two hours either side of these times. Flooding may affect the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Property flooding is not expected as a result of these 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 Thursday 13/02/20.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 13:45
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 21:15 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 8.0m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 09:30 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 7.96m AOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around one to two hours either side of these times. Flooding may affect the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Property flooding is not expected as a result of these 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 12:52
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 21:15 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 8.0m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 09:30 on Wednesday 12/02/20 with a level of 7.96m AOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around one to two hours either side of these times. Flooding may affect the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Property flooding is not expected as a result of these 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 10 Feb 2020 12:58
Bristol Channel
Strong onshore winds and tidal surge will affect the North Somerset coastline through this spring tide sequence. First high tide is 20:30 on Monday 10/02/20 with a level of 8.01m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Second high tide is 08:45 on Tuesday 11/02/20 with a level of 8.24m AOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation along this coastline. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.