Flood alert for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
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High spring tides may lead to flooding this evening. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, however property flooding is not expected.
The highest tide level is expected to be at the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point, including Porlock Weir, at 8:30 PM on 08/10/2025. Flooding is possible an hour and a half either side of this time.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point of 6.61 mAODN at 8:30 PM on 08/10/2025, with Northerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Further flood alerts may be issued for this current sequence of high Spring tides.
This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 09/10/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir.
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