Isolated riverside properties on the tidal River Deben estuary, at Waldringfield, Methersgate and Martlesham Creek.
See below for historical flood warnings, or use the live map to check the latest warnings across the UK.
The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Deben
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 1am and 5am tomorrow, Monday 7th February. Areas most at risk are Martlesham Bridge, including isolated properties on Bealings Road, School Lane and Sandy Lane, as well as riverside areas around Waldringfield and Methersgate Quay. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.920mAODN at 3:30am tomorrow, Monday 7th February, which is 1.08m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). There may be two separate high water peaks. Remain vigilant. 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.
River Deben
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 11:30am and 3:30pm on Wednesday 5th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Martlesham Bridge, including those on Bealings Road, School Lane and Sandy Lane. Riverside areas around Waldringfield and Methersgate Quay. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 3.15 mAODN at 1:30pm, Wednesday 5th January, which is 0.97m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North Westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables). Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 5:00pm this afternoon, Wednesday 5th January.
River Deben
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible between 10:45am and 2:45pm on Tuesday 4th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Martlesham Bridge, including those on Bealings Road, School Lane and Sandy Lane. Also, riverside areas around Waldringfield and Methersgate Quay. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 3.01 mAODN at 12:45pm, Tuesday 4th January, which is 0.82m above tide tables, wind Force 5, Northerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables). Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk.
River Deben
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 12:15pm and 2:15pm this afternoon, Sunday 7 November 2021. Areas most at risk are Martlesham Bridge, including those on Bealings Road, School Lane and Sandy Lane. Riverside areas around Waldringfield and Methersgate Quay. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 3.03mAODN at 1:15pm, on Sunday 7 November, which is 0.72m above tide tables, wind Force 6, north westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). There may be 2 separate high water peaks. Remain vigilant. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. Our workforce are out checking flood defences. We will update this message by 5pm today Sunday 7 November 2021.
River Deben
This message has been issued because some flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely between 11:00 and 15:00 on Thursday 21st October. Areas most at risk are Martlesham Bridge, including those on Bealings Road, School Lane and Sandy Lane. Riverside areas around Waldringfield and Methersgate Quay. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 3.05mAODN at 13:00, on Thursday 21st October, which is 0.97m above tide tables, wind Force 5, North Westerly (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). There may be two separate high water peaks. Remain vigilant. Take care on coastal roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, Thursday 21st October.