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The Parkeston Quay and the Ramsey River

Message issued at 9:47am, Wednesday 5th January 2022

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely between 11:30am and 3:30pm on Wednesday 5th January. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Areas most at risk are Parkeston, including the quay, railway station, the A136 and the A120. Properties on Wrabness Road, and The Street in Ramsey. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 3.15 mAODN at 1:30pm, Wednesday 5th January, which is 0.97m above tide tables, wind Force 5, north-westerly. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated of the flood risk. We will update this message by 5pm this afternoon Wednesday 5 January.

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This information last updated 9:47am, Wednesday 5th January 2022.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The Parkeston Quay and the Ramsey River

Flood Warning Area Details

The Parkeston Quay and the Ramsey River, including Harwich International Port

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Essex

Watercourses covered: River Stour, Ramsey River

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for The Parkeston Quay and the Ramsey River.

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).

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The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton, including Ipswich, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries

No current or recent warnings.

Harwich Town, Dovercourt and Bathside Bay
Harwich Town and Quay, Dovercourt between Lower Marine Parade, Wick Lane and West End Lane, and areas around Bathside Bay

No current or recent warnings.

The north and south banks of the Stour estuary, from Shotley Gate, to and including Brantham
The north and south banks of the Stour estuary from Shotley Gate to the bottom of Cattawade Street and Factory Lane in Brantham

No current or recent warnings.

The Suffolk coast at Felixstowe, from the Pier to the Port
The Suffolk coast at Felixstowe, from the Pier to the Port, including Landguard Point

No current or recent warnings.

Hamford Water on the Essex coast
The marshland area around Hamford Water, from West End Lane in Dovercourt to the north of Kirby-le-Soken

No current or recent warnings.

The tidal River Orwell estuary from Felixstowe to the Ipswich Tidal Barrier
The tidal River Orwell estuary from Felixstowe, including Trimley Marshes, Pin Mill, Nacton Shore, The Strand under the Orwell Bridge, the Western Quays, and Ipswich Tidal Barrier

No current or recent warnings.

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