Flood Warning: Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Tue 27 Oct, 17:05 📍 Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
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…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaMaldon Town waterfront and the Hythe
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-25T14:05:13+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-25T14:05:13+00:00
Expires2026-10-27T14:05:13+00:00
📋 Official instructions
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 - cal…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261025140513.130029
Message typeAlert
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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 - cal…
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- 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…
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