Advertisement

First big autumn storm sweeps in

The remnants of a former hurricane have added strength to the first major storm of autumn to hit the Anglia region with gales and heavy rain forecast.

View all 22 updates ›

Flood warning issued for Felixstowe in Suffolk

A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey Quay.

Felixstowe pier on a calmer day in April 2014. Credit: Kirsty Marsh

"Properties are expected to flood at Bawdsey Quay and in front of the flood defences at Felixstowe Ferry. We are expecting high tide levels due to a combination of a tidal surge and high winds. This warning is in force until 1:30am on the 22 October 2014. We will continue to monitor levels closely."

– Environment Agency

The forecast high water is due at Harwich at 11.30pm on 21 October 2014.

By 1pm, the Environment Agency had issued two Flood Warnings and seven of the lower level Flood Alert

More on this story