Flood Warning Info - The A12 at Blythburgh
Area Description
The A12 at Blythburgh and upstream marshes.
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 19 Dec 2024 15:01
River Blyth
This message has been issued because flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 9:45pm today, Thursday 19th December and 1:45am tomorrow, Friday 20th December. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.20mAODN at 11:45pm today, Thursday 19th December, which is 1.17m above tide tables, wind force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The current series of high spring tides and surge has now reached its peak, and will fall away over the next few days. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am on Friday 20th December.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2024 13:50
River Blyth
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely from 6:00pm until 10:00pm today, Wednesday 24th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast, for those that use it, is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.12 mAODN at 8:00pm today, Wednesday 24th January, which is 1.29m above tide tables, wind Force 5, westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 10:00am on Thursday 25th January.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2023 19:40
River Blyth
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 2am and 4am tomorrow, Friday 22nd December. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.17mAODN at 3am on Friday 22nd December, wind Force 7, westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). High water at Blythburgh will be around one hour later. The current series of high tides has now reached its peak, and will fall away over the next few days. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Friday 22nd December.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2023 10:55
River Blyth
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 4.15pm and 6.15pm today, Thursday 21st December. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.21 mAODN at 5.15pm today, Thursday 21st December, which is 1.48m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North-Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables). The tide on Friday 22nd December at 3am is only currently forecast to be a Flood Alert; we will send a new message before that tide. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 9pm this evening.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2023 10:40
River Blyth
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 6:00pm and 8:00pm, Friday 24th November. Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.19 mAODN at 7:00pm, Friday 24th November, which is 1.29m above tide tables, wind Force 7, northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide table). The current series of high spring tides will remain over the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and further alerts or warnings may be issued. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 25th November.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2022 15:46
River Blyth
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 11pm today, Sunday 6th February, and 3am on Monday 7th February. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.10 mAODN at 1:15am tomorrow, Monday 7th February, which is 1.06m above tide tables, wind Force 7, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). High water at Blythburgh will be around 1 hour later. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Monday 7th February.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2022 21:15
River Blyth
This message has been issued because some flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 4:15am and 8:15am on Sunday 30th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Malik. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.22 mAODN at 6:15am, Sunday 30th January, which is 1.44m above tide tables, wind Force5, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 10am on Sunday 30th January.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2022 16:19
River Blyth
This message has been issued because some flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 4:15am and 8:15am on Sunday 30th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Malik. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.25 mAODN at 6:15am, Sunday 30th January, which is 1.47m above tide tables, wind Force 5, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 10am on Sunday 30th January.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:23
River Blyth
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of infrastructure, homes and businesses between 09:15am and 11:15am tomorrow, Monday 10th February. High tides are expected as spring tides coincide with a surge. The location most at risk of flooding is the A12 at Blythburgh. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.18mAODN at 10:15am, on Monday 10th February, which is 1.19m above tide tables, wind Force 8, WSW. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). The preceding overnight tide at 22:00pm is not anticipated to result in any flooding. High water at Blythburgh will be around 1hr later. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue anything else for the following tide.