Flood alerts issued for Essex coast as high tides approach

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The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the south Essex coast, warning that high tides and strong winds may cause flooding overnight into Wednesday, October 28.

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the south Essex coast as high tides and strong winds threaten low-lying areas. The alerts cover the coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat, including Southend, Coalhouse Fort, Mersea Island, Heybridge and Maldon. Flooding is possible from 11.45pm on Tuesday, October 27, until 1.45am on Wednesday, October 28.

At Southend, the tide is forecast to peak at 3.43m above datum at 1am, some 0.39m higher than tide tables predict, with westerly force-five winds. A second high tide is expected at 12.45pm on Wednesday, reaching 3.40m with south-westerly force-four winds. At Clacton, the tide is expected to peak at 2.96m at 12.45am, 0.38m above normal. Coastal areas at risk include Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands, Brightlingsea seafront, the Strood at Mersea, front car parks at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade in Maldon.

The Environment Agency urges residents to avoid driving, cycling or walking through flood water, to follow their flood plans, and to keep insurance documents and medications ready. Livestock and farming equipment should be moved from areas likely to flood. The agency will update the alert by 11am on Wednesday or sooner if conditions change.

Flood alerts issued for Essex coast as high tides approach — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Notorious Colchester road floods again with motorists facing delaysHaven Road in Colchester’s Hythe floods again as high tides leave inches of water on the carriageway, disrupting motorists and renewing long-running concerns.Colchester Gazette · 28 Oct, 13:51
Warning issued for Essex coast as high tides could flood roads and promenadesEssex coast flood alert issued as high tides make flooding possible overnight from Clacton to Maldon, including Mersea Island. See safety advice.Colchester Gazette · 27 Oct, 16:10
'Be prepared’ warning as flood alert issued for south Essex coastFlood alerts issued for south Essex coast as high tides and strong winds threaten low-lying areas near Southend, Coalhouse Fort and Shoebury on October 28.Echo (Basildon) · 27 Oct, 16:08

In this story: Environment Agency · Southend · Coalhouse Fort · Mersea Island · Clacton · Maldon · Colchester

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