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Flood alert issued at Potter Heigham in Norfolk Broads

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By Harry Jackaman-Pegg Live Reporter
An amber flood warning has been issued for the Norfolk Broads <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
An amber flood warning has been issued for the Norfolk Broads (Image: Newsquest)
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People living in parts of the Norfolk Broads have been told to "be prepared" with flooding of homes and businesses likely.

The Environment Agency issued the amber flood warning for the tidal Rivers Bure from Wroxham Bridge, Ant from Honing and Thurne from Hickling to Breydon Water at 10.09am this morning.

It comes as high tides at Great Yarmouth have prevented water from draining from the Broads river systems, triggering higher-than-normal water levels.

The areas most at risk (Image: The Environment Agency) Areas most at risk include Potter Heigham, the Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. 

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A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time.

"Take care on waterside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger."

An update will be issued by 10am tomorrow, November 25 as the situation changes.

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