Back to normal at Hunstanton coast in Norfolk (Norfolk) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.

Back to normal at North Sea Coast from Staithes to Whitby (North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at North Sea Coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea (East Riding of Yorkshire) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall (East Riding of Yorkshire) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

*Flood Alert* at Tidal River Waveney (Norfolk, Suffolk) Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today Sunday 4th January 2026 and over the next few days. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 5th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne (Norfolk) Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today Sunday 4th January 2026 and over the next few days. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. River levels will remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 5th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Tidal River Yare (Norfolk) Tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today on Sunday 4th January 2026 and over the next few days. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00am on 5th January. or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at The Tidal Deben Estuary (Suffolk) High tides, strong winds and large waves this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 11:15am and 1:15pm today, Sunday 4th January 2026.  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 2.53mAODN at 12:15pm, on Sunday 4th January 2026, which is 0.45m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, Westerly. The low pressure system across the North Sea will continue to keep higher than usual tides over the next few days.  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 05 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at The Suffolk and Essex Coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour Estuaries (Essex, Suffolk) High tides, strong winds and large waves this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 11:15am and 1:15pm today, Sunday 4th January 2026.  The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.53mAODN at 12:15pm, on Sunday 4th January 2026, which is 0.45m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, Westerly. The low pressure system across the North Sea will continue to keep higher than usual tides over the next few days.  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 05 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire) River levels are slowly falling on the River Windrush. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains posible today, 04 January 2026, in the Newbridge area. The weather forecast is mainly dry today and overnight. We expect river levels to continue to fall slowly over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River levels online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 12:00, midday, on the 05 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Churn and its tributaries (Gloucestershire, Wiltshire) River levels are slowly falling on the River Churn following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains posible today, 04 January 2026, in the Cerney Wick area. The weather forecast is mainly dry today and overnight. We expect river levels to continue to fall slowly over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Go to River levels online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 12:00, midday, on the 05 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir (Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, Wandsworth) High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 1:45 PM to 3:45 PM on 04/01/2026.  The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.70 mAOD at 2:45 PM on 04/01/2026. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 62 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to fall slowly for the next few days.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 7:27AM on 04 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall (East Riding of Yorkshire) High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible tomorrow, 04/01/2026 from 06:00 to 08:00. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths on the Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall. This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 04 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at North Sea Coast from Staithes to Whitby (North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland) High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:00 to 08:00 on 04/01/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves , We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 04 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at North Sea Coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea (East Riding of Yorkshire) Flooding is possible tomorrow 04/01/2026 from 05:00 to 08:00. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 04 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall (East Riding of Yorkshire) High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible tomorrow, 04/01/2026 from 06:00 to 08:00.  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths on the Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall. This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 04 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Back to normal at Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir (Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, Wandsworth) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.

Flood alerts and warnings for Tyne and Wear coast

Flood alerts and warnings for Northumberland coast

*Flood Alert* at Northumberland Coast (Northumberland) High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from XXXX to XXXX on XXXXXXXX.  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 11:02AM on 03 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Back to normal at River Piddle and Tributaries (Dorset Council) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

*Flood Alert* at Tidal River Waveney (Norfolk, Suffolk) Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, this afternoon may lead to flooding.. Flooding is possible today Saturday 3rd January 2026 and over the next few days. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 4th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne (Norfolk) Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today Saturday 3rd January 2026 and over the next few days. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. River levels will remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 4th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Tidal River Yare (Norfolk) Tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today on Saturday 3rd January 2026 and over the next few days. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Sunday 4th January. or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Hunstanton coast in Norfolk (Norfolk) High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 4:30am to 08:30am on 04.01.2026.  Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 3.77mAODN at 06:30am on 04 January 2026, Wind Force 7, North Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 January 2026 or as the situation changes.