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The tidal River Orwell at Cliff Quay industrial area in Ipswich

Message issued at 9:24am, Monday 10th February 2020

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood Warning

This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses between 11:30am and 1:30pm today, Monday 10th February. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The areas most at risk are the industrial areas around Cliff Quay. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level at Harwich of 3.07mAODN at 12:33pm, on Monday 10th February, which is 0.92m above tide tables, wind Force 7, SW. (mAODN is height above average sea level, for more information refer to local tide tables). Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will continue to monitor the situation and will reissue this message for any subsequent tides if required.

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This information last updated 9:24am, Monday 10th February 2020.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The tidal River Orwell at Cliff Quay industrial area in Ipswich

Flood Warning Area Details

The tidal River Orwell at Cliff Quay industrial area in Ipswich

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Suffolk

Watercourses covered: River Orwell

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 tidal River Orwell at Cliff Quay industrial area in Ipswich.

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 west bank of the tidal River Orwell along Wherstead Road, Ipswich
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The west bank of the River Orwell through Ipswich
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The east bank of the tidal River Orwell through Ipswich, from the wet dock to the Horseshoe Sluice
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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

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The River Gipping, from downstream of Needham Market, to upstream of London Road Bridge, Ipswich
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