Tidal River Parrett at Bridgwater, Manley Gardens and East Quay areas Flood Warning 2:15pm, Wednesday 11th March 2020

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood Warning

High spring tides and a tidal surge may lead to overtopping of sea defences. Forecast high water is 20:15 on 11/03/20 with a level of 7.45 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:45 on 12/03/20 with a level of 7.38 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Hinkley and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more details refer to local tide tables. There is the possibility of flooding to vulnerable properties and low lying areas on the tidal River Parrett including Manley Gardens and East Quay.
We are closely monitoring the situation and we have operational gangs on the ground to monitor the tides and any impacts. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.

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This information last updated 2:15pm, Wednesday 11th March 2020.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Tidal River Parrett at Bridgwater, Manley Gardens and East Quay areas

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Flood Warning Area Details

Low lying areas on the tidal River Parrett including Manley Gardens and East Quay

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Somerset

Watercourses covered: Bristol Channel, River Parrett

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Tidal River Parrett at Bridgwater, Manley Gardens and East Quay areas.

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).