Flood checks for mainland approaches

Christchurch Harbour

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Updated 2026-09-12T07:26:00

North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 4:00:am to 5:30am on 13/09/2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T21:14:00

Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.

Updated 2026-09-12T08:29:00

North Sea coast at Hornsea

High tides are expected to cause flooding today.  Flooding is expected from 5:00am to 7:30am on 13/09/2026  Locations most affected will be Properties from Marine Drive, along South Promenade, Hornsea Burton Road and along Stream Dike and Foss Beck  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T21:17:00

North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and Mappleton

High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 5:00am to 7:30am on 13/09/2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T21:12:00

Hunstanton coast in Norfolk

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 06:00am to 10:00am on Sunday 13 September 2026.  Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.67mAODN at 08:15am on 13 September, Wind Force 3, Westerly. The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak and will fall away over the next few day

Updated 2026-09-12T10:17:00

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible Around high tide  We are entering a sequence of Spring tides that may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around 06:45 on Friday 11th September. Flooding is forecast to affect locations at Porlock Bay, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The first high tide is at 06:45 on Friday with a peak height of 6.

Updated 2026-09-10T12:29:00

Coast at North Morecambe Bay

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 23:00 12/09/2026 to 03:00 on 13/09/2026.  Areas most at risk lie within the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . No further tides are expected to reach flood alert levels.  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T16:49:00

Tyne estuary

High tides on Sunday may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 4.30am - 5.45am on Sunday 13 September  The location most likely to be affected is Newcastle Quayside, particularly the area around the Swing Bridge.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Stay out of any flood water.  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T08:47:00

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 5:30am to 7:00am on 13/09/2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T21:10:00

Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 08:00PM to 10:00PM on 12/09. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth Portbury. The first forecast high water of 7.46 mAODN is at 9:00PM 12/09, which is 0.12 m above tide tables, with Westerly force 5 winds. (mA

Updated 2026-09-12T14:16:00

Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 00:00 AM to 02:00 AM on Sunday 13th September. The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is forecast to be reached for tonight's tide peaking around 01:00 AM Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Updated 2026-09-12T15:39:00

Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.

Updated 2026-09-12T10:51:00

The tidal Deben estuary

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Updated 2026-09-12T08:49:00

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

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Updated 2026-09-12T08:52:00

The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Updated 2026-09-12T08:57:00

The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Updated 2026-09-12T08:55:00

The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 7:15am and 9:15am tomorrow, Sunday 13th September.  We expect to see water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays in Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.66mAODN at 8:15am, on Saturday 13th September, which is 0.26m above tide tables, wind force 3, westerly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather condit

Updated 2026-09-12T15:25:00

The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 7:15am and 9:15am tomorrow, Sunday 13th September.  We may see water on Beach Road at Cley, and Beach Road at Salthouse, and footpaths in the marshes may also become inaccessible. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.66mAODN at 8:15am, on Saturday 13th September, which is 0.26m above tide tables, wind force 3, westerly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditi

Updated 2026-09-12T15:25:00

St Marys (Isles of Scilly)

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Newlyn

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Penzance Alverton

River level monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Portsmouth

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Poole Harbour

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Heysham Harbour

Coastal monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Heysham

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Liverpool

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Lymington

River/tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

Southampton

Coastal monitoring point in the approved station registry.