Envrionment Agency issues Norfolk and Suffolk flood alerts

The Environment Agency has warned areas around the River Wissey, the River Waveney and the River Dove are likely to flood due to recent spells of heavy rainfall.

Map showing areas under flood alert around the River Wissey (Image: Environment Agency)

Places surrounding the River Wissey from Bradenham to Denver, including Watton Brook, and around the River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove from Mendlesham to Ellingham, including Bungay, are being flagged.

The Environment Agency does not expect the flooding to escalate further but will issue updates if the situation changes.

Map showing area covered by flood alert around the Waveney and Dove Rivers (Image: Environment Agency)

People are warned to be careful on riverside roads and paths and are told not to put themselves in unnecessary danger.