Flood alerts issued across Suffolk coast and estuaries
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:31 · Archive
The Environment Agency issued four flood alerts for Suffolk on October 9, warning that flooding is possible.
The Environment Agency issued four flood alerts for Suffolk on Friday afternoon, October 9. The alerts cover stretches of coastline from Lowestoft to the Essex border, as well as the Deben, Orwell and Stour estuaries. One alert covers the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey, including the Blyth and Alde and Ore estuaries. A separate alert was in force for the Southwold coast, covering an area which includes Reydon Marshes.
Further south, alerts were issued for the tidal Deben estuary, stretching from Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey to Ufford. Another alert stretches from Felixstowe to Clacton and includes Ipswich as well as the Orwell and Stour estuaries. The government's flood service categorises a flood alert as meaning that flooding is possible.
People can check the latest situation through the government's flood alerts and warnings service. Floodline is also available 24 hours a day on 0345 988 1188.
How it is being reported
- Flood alerts issued across Suffolk coast and tidal estuariesEnvironment Agency flood alerts issued across Suffolk coast, Deben, Orwell and Stour estuaries on October 9, with flooding possible from Lowestoft to Essex.Ipswich Star · 9 Oct, 16:10
- Flood alerts issued across Suffolk coast and tidal estuariesEnvironment Agency flood alerts issued across Suffolk coast, Deben, Orwell and Stour estuaries on October 9, with flooding possible from Lowestoft to Essex.East Anglian Daily Times · 9 Oct, 16:10
In this story: Environment Agency · Suffolk · Lowestoft · Essex · Deben · Orwell · Stour · Ipswich
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