Right now
The most recent data we hold from EA FLOOD arrived 15 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by EA FLOOD today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 29 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EA FLOOD reported: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
Urban PEI: 760,501 within a heuristic 50 km radius; not unique people.
Nearby, since 29 March 2026
- March 29, 2026 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: EA FLOOD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 35 out of 100.
This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.
Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Flood |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 35 / 100 |
| Legacy data-support index | 0.69/1 |
| Coordinates | 52.1900, 1.2500 |
| Nearest City | Ipswich (16 km) |
| Urban exposure index (PEI) | 760.5K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-28T06:29:13.000Z |
| Source | http://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/floods/054WACDV4B |
Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.
Source and revision timeline
Source: ea_flood. Occurrence: 2026-09-28T06:29:13.000Z.
First archived: 2026-08-15T10:52:52.990Z. Material modification: 2026-09-28T07:53:54.441Z.
Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.
2026-09-28T07:53:54.441Z · model_change
Version 4 → 5.
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| SeverityLevel | 3 |
| FloodCategory | Flood Alert |
| County | Essex, Suffolk |
| RiverOrSea | North Sea, River Orwell, River Deben |
| EaAreaName | East Anglia |
| FloodAreaID | 054WACDV4B |
| IsTidal | true |
| TimeRaised | 2026-09-28T08:29:13 |
| TimeSeverityChanged | 2026-09-28T08:29:00 |
Safety Information
During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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