First published Oct 25, 2026, 2:18:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:18:16 PM UTC

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Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe

An official alert reports a severe, immediate flood warning for Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe in the United Kingdom. The warning is listed as actual and likely, with an expiry of 2026-10-27T14:05:13Z.

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Affected location: Maldon Town waterfront and the Hythe

Illustrative image: Maldon town centre from across the River Blackwater — Derek Voller/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The alert identifies an immediate severe flood warning affecting the named local waterfront area.

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