Flood warning for Isolated low lying properties along the tidal River Waveney
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High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected from 7:15am to 9:15am on 17.11.2025
Areas most at risk are in St Olaves, Somerleyton, Burgh St Peter, Oulton Broad and Beccles. Roads likely to be affected include Beccles Road at St Olaves, Geldeston Lock Lane, Gillingham Dam and Fen Lane in Beccles. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals .
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 17 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Isolated low lying properties along the tidal River Waveney.
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Latest levels
The River Waveney level at Burgh Castle was 1.38 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.80 metres. Monitor the River Waveney level at Burgh Castle.
The River Waveney level at Burgh St Peter was 1.24 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.40 metres. Monitor the River Waveney level at Burgh St Peter.
The River Waveney level at Haddiscoe was 1.27 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.50 metres. Monitor the River Waveney level at Haddiscoe.
The River Waveney level at Oulton Broad was 1.17 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.50 metres. Monitor the River Waveney level at Oulton Broad.
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