The Suffolk coast at Southwold

Message issued at 8:56am, Sunday 13th September

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High tides today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible between 10:15am and 12:15pm today, Sunday 13th September.
We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.63mAODN at 11:15am, on Sunday 13th September, which is 0.30m above tide tables, wind force 3, north westerly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
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 14 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:56am, Sunday 13th September.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The Suffolk coast at Southwold

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Flood Warning Area Details

The Suffolk coast at Southwold, including Reydon Marshes

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Suffolk

Watercourses covered: 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 The Suffolk coast at Southwold.

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).