Flood alert for The tidal Deben estuary
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High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible between 12:30pm and 2:30pm today, Monday 28th September.
Tide levels will be high around the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, and along riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, as well as in surrounding marshland. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.56mAODN at 1:30pm, on Monday 28th September, which is 0.5m above tide tables, Wind Force 3, North Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: The tidal Deben estuary, from Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey to Ufford.
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