Flood alert: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries

Details

High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible between 12:30am and 2:30am tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. 
The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.52mAODN at 01:30am tomorrow Sunday 19 April which is 0.38m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, North Westerly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . 
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19 April 2026 or as the situation changes.