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High tides could cause flooding on Kent coast and in the Medway estuary, warns Environment Agency

18:41, 17 November 2024

updated: 18:53, 17 November 2024

Flood alerts have again been issued for much of Kent’s coastline.

The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible in the Medway estuary and elsewhere tomorrow (Monday) because of high tides.

Areas around the Kent coast have been issued with a flood alert. Picture: Stock
Areas around the Kent coast have been issued with a flood alert. Picture: Stock

The agency warned there could be flooding on the tidal section of the Medway up to Aylesford, and in the Medway Estuary affecting the Medway Towns, Lower Halstow, Middle Stoke and Lower Stoke, and the Isle of Grain.

Higher than normal tides will be experienced between 10am and 4pm, with high tide expected at 1.45pm.

The agency does not expect the flooding to affect adjacent properties but will issue new bulletins if the situation changes.

Flooding is also possible on the coast between Whitstable and Margate, including Herne Bay, Reculver, Marshside, Saint Nicholas-at-Wade, Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea.

Flooding is expected to the foreshore and low-lying land, but again flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.

A map showing some of the areas at risk of flooding
A map showing some of the areas at risk of flooding

It’s a similar picture for between Dartford and Allhallows, with a risk to Crayford, Greenhithe, Northfleet, Gravesend and the North Kent Marshes.

Again 10am to 4pm is the danger zone.

Finally, there are flood alerts for the Isle of Sheppey and the coast from Kemsley to Seasalter.

At-risk areas include Sheerness, Minster, Queenborough, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sittingbourne and Faversham.

The Environment Agency said it would be “closely monitoring” the situation.

“Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous…”

There were similar alerts in place yesterday, for today.

For up-to-date information on your area call the Floodline on 0345 988 1188.

The agency warned: “Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.”

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