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  <identifier>2.49.0.1.826.1.20261027150322.131617</identifier>
  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-27T15:03:22+00:00</sent>
  <status>Actual</status>
  <msgType>Alert</msgType>
  <source>Flood warning service</source>
  <scope>Public</scope>
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    <language>en-GB</language>
    <category>Met</category>
    <event>Flood Warning: The north Norfolk coast at Wells Quay</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-27T15:03:22+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-10-29T15:03:22+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: The north Norfolk coast at Wells Quay</headline>
    <description>Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. 

Flooding is expected from 5:00am to 9:00am Wednesday 28th October. 

Locations most affected will be The Quay, East End and roads joining the Quay between the Flood Barrier and East End including, Unns Yard, Jicklings Yard, Staithe Street, Croft Yard and Standard Street. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.92mAODN at 7:00am, on Wednesday 28th October, which is 0.67m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, South-Westerly. The high tide tomorrow evening is not expected to reach Flood Warning. 

We are closing flood gates . 

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.   

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Wednesday 28 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/054FWCDV2A7  
- 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 313462</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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