BREAKING: Environment Agency warns of "most serious coastal tidal surge for over 30 years".


Communities along the length of the east coast of England should be braced for the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 30 years.
 
The Environment Agency and Met Office are warning that gale-force winds, large waves and a tidal surge caused by low pressure will combine with high tides tomorrow (Thursday), throughout Friday and to Saturday morning, bringing a risk of significant coastal flooding.
 
In some places, sea levels could be as high as those during the devastating floods of 1953. However, flood defences built since then – including the Thames, Deptford and Hull Barriers – mean that many parts of the country are much better protected than in 1953.
 
The Environment Agency recently issued a severe flood warning – its highest category – to homes and businesses near The Quay in Sandwich, Kent, for high tides at 00:43 and 13:06 on Friday. At present, there are also 16 flood warnings and 52 flood alerts in place.
 
Areas most at risk include the North Sea coast from Northumberland down to the Thames Estuary and Kent.
 
The tidal reaches of the River Trent, Nottinghamshire, could also be affected.
 
And on the west coast, from Cumbria down to Cheshire, severe gales and large waves combined with high water levels are also expected tomorrow (Thursday).
 
The Environment Agency will be closing the Thames Barrier on Thursday night to defend London, in addition to operating other defences including those at Colne in Essex and Hull.
 
Natural Resources Wales, the organisation which leads on flooding in Wales, is urging people along the north Wales coast between eastern Anglesey and Liverpool to be prepared for flooding on Thursday.
 
Dr Paul Leinster, Environment Agency Chief Executive, said: “Gale force winds and large waves along the east coast of England are forecast during Thursday and Friday, coinciding with high tides and a significant coastal surge.
 
“Flooding of some coastal communities is expected and some defences could be overtopped by the combined effect of high tides, high winds and a tidal surge.
 
“Coastal paths and promenades will be highly dangerous as there is an increased risk of people being swept out to sea.
“The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely, working alongside partners including the emergency services, Met Office and local authorities. Environment Agency teams are out on the ground checking that flood defences and barriers are in good working order, monitoring sea levels and issuing flood warnings.
 
“People should check the Environment Agency website or follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter for the latest flood outlook, and to sign up to receive free flood warnings.”
 

Comments

  1. You complete wank stain.

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  2. Won't the floods turn into ice immediately considering we're suffering an arctic blast and its been snowing continuously for 16 days already?

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  3. Not sure if incredibly bad reporter, or incredibly good sociopath.

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  4. Thanks for this blog, a depository of the utter rubbish you are , amazingly, paid to write

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