5 flood alerts issued for parts of Suffolk due to high tides

Flooding to coastal roads and footpaths in Suffolk and Essex is likely between 0.15am and 2.15am overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday.

People in the area have been told to "take care on waterside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger" with tide levels expected to be "higher than usual".

Information about the warnings has been posted on the official gov.uk website.

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The areas most affected on the coast span from Felixstowe to Clacton, including Ipswich, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries.

The tidal Deben estuary, from Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey to Ufford is also expected to be impacted.

Authorities continue to monitor groundwater flooding in Newmarket from the High Street and the A14 eastbound, between junction 37 at Newmarket and junction 38 at Red Lodge. 

Five flood alerts have been issued for parts of Suffolk along coastal and waterside area as a result of high tides (Image: GOV.UK)

Further flooding is expected along the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water, including Beccles Quay, Oulton Broad, Somerleyton, St Olaves, Haddiscoe and Belton.

Near Suffolk, flooding could be seen in areas along the tidal River Yare, from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water including Brundall, Cantley, Reedham and Burgh Castle.

Tide levels will be high around the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, and along riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, as well as in surrounding marshland. 

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The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed, the waterfront at Pin Mill and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded, and water may be on the quay at Mistley.

Tides are expected to reach a peak level in Harwich at 1.15am on Wednesday.

The situation continues to be monitored by authorities.