Flood Warning Info - The Suffolk coast at Southwold
Area Description
The Suffolk coast at Southwold, including Reydon 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 15:06
River Blyth, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue and Mights Road in Southwold. Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. 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 info 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 13:51
River Blyth, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue, and Mights Road in Southwold. Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon are also at risk. 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, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue, and Mights Road in Southwold, and Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.17 mAODN, 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 Southwold 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 11:04
River Blyth, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue and Mights Road in Southwold; also Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. 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. Stay safe and be prepared with a flood kit of essential items, should you need to evacuate your home. 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, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue, and Mights Road in Southwold, and Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. 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 8am tomorrow, Saturday 25th November.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2022 15:46
River Blyth, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue, and Mights Road in Southwold. Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon are also at risk. 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 Southwold 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 21:09
River Blyth, North Sea
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. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue and Mights Road in Southwold. Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. 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 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 29 Jan 2022 14:38
River Blyth, North Sea
This message has been issued because some flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely for the next two tides. Impacts are expected between 5:45pm and 9:45pm on Saturday 29th January, and again between 4:15am and 8:15am on Sunday 30th. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to Storm Malik. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue and Mights Road in Southwold. Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.63 mAODN at 7:45pm, Saturday 29th, which is 0.91m above tide tables, wind Force 6, north-westerly. mAODN is height above average sea level. 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 on Gov.uk with the detailed forecast for the tide, which is at 6:15am on Sunday, by 10pm on Saturday.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2021 21:24
River Blyth, North Sea
This message has been issued because our latest forecast shows possible flooding to coastal roads, footpaths and businesses at the Harbour between 08:15am and 12:15pm on Sunday 7th November. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue and Mights Road in Southwold and Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.15mAODN at 10:15am, on Sunday 7th November, which is 0.87m above tide tables, wind Force 7, westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). High water at Southwold will be around 1 hour later. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 1pm tomorrow, Sunday 7th November.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 17:47
River Blyth, North Sea
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 8:30am and 12:30, on Thursday 21st October. Areas most at risk are around Southwold Harbour, Ferry road, the bottom of Queens Road and Constitution Hill, North Road, the bottom of Pier Avenue and Mights Road in Southwold. Bridge Road and Hillside Road in Reydon. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 2.16m AODN at 10:30am, on Thursday 21st October, which is 1.0m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). High water at Southwold will be around 1hr later. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 2pm tomorrow, Thursday 21st October.