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Coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate

Message issued at 8:29am, Sunday 5th October 2025

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

This Flood Alert remains in force this morning, Sunday 05/10/2025. A high tide this morning (Sunday) may lead to minor flooding along parts of the East Kent coast.
No property flooding is expected.
Highest tide level is expected to be on the East Kent coast around 10:15 AM on 05/10/2025. Flooding is possible 1 hour either side of high water.
Areas most at risk are coastal roads and footpaths at sea level between St Margaret's Bay and Sandgate.
Coastal conditions are expected to improve by the afternoon and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates in coastal defences.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it: For a peak level at Dover. The forecast high water is at 10:15 AM on 05/10/2025 with a level of 3.63mAODN with westerly force 6 winds.
We will remove this message by 01:00 PM on 05/10/2025.

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This information last updated 8:29am, Sunday 5th October 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate

Flood Warning Area Details

Areas at risk of coastal flooding from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate, including Dover and Folkestone

Region: Kent, South London and East Sussex

Country: England

Counties covered: Kent

Watercourses covered: English Channel, North Sea

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Coast at St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover, Folkestone and Sandgate
Areas at risk of coastal flooding from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate, including Dover and Folkestone

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