Flood alert issued for coast and estuaries (From Gazette)
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Flood alert issued for coast and estuaries
12:13pm Thursday 5th January 2012 in News By James Dwan
A FLOOD alert has been issued for the coast between Clacton and Bradwell this evening.
The Environment Agency said the forecast high water is due at 9.15pm on Thursday evening.
A flood alert - the lowest of the three categories of flood risk - means flooding is possible and people should be prepared.
The alert covers the Essex coast from Clacton to St Peter’s Flat, Bradwell, including the river Colne and river Blackwater estuaries.
Floodline can be contacted on 0845 988 1188.
