Flood alerts in place for parts of Norfolk coastline

Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Norfolk as tides are expected to be higher than usual <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Norfolk as tides are expected to be higher than usual (Image: Newsquest)
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Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Norfolk as tides are expected to be higher than usual.

According to the Environment Agency, there is expected to be water on roads and footpaths in Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney. 

Along the coast, the same warning is extended to Beach Road at Cley, Beach Road at Salthouse and footpaths in the marshes may also become inaccessible.

Eastern Daily Press:  Flood alerts have been issued for parts of the Norfolk coast Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells, Blakeney, Cley and Salthouse Flood alerts have been issued for parts of the Norfolk coast Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells, Blakeney, Cley and Salthouse (Image: Environment Agency)

The Environment Agency has put out alerts for minor flooding which is likely between 5.30pm and 7.30pm today (February 20).

The tide at Wells is forecast to be 0.63m above tide tables with a wind force of five, south-westerly, as the county experiences spring tides.

These tides are set to peak on Wednesday (February 22).

The Environment Agency said: "Take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger."

Spring tides occur twice a month, during new and full moons when the Earth, sun and moon are nearly in alignment.

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