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  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-25T14:05:13+00:00</sent>
  <status>Actual</status>
  <msgType>Alert</msgType>
  <source>Flood warning service</source>
  <scope>Public</scope>
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    <category>Met</category>
    <event>Flood Warning: Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-25T14:05:13+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-10-27T14:05:13+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe</headline>
    <description>Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. 

Flooding is expected Flooding is possible from 9:00pm Sunday 25th October to 1:00am Monday 26th October. 

Locations most affected will be Chandlers Quay, Chelmer Terrace, the Hythe and promenade park. High levels can be expected 2hrs before, and after the peak time at Clacton. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 3.30mAODN at 11:00pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.75m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. The high tide tomorrow morning may also reach Flood Warning. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.</description>
    <instruction>Act now 
 
You should: 
- go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/051FWCDV4C8  
- act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan 
- follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood  
 
You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning 
 
Stay up to date 
 
To get the latest flood information, you can: 
- go to Check for flooding 
- monitor local weather, news and travel updates 
- call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quickdial code 313670</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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