First published Oct 25, 2026, 2:26:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:26:15 PM UTC

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Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - The Essex coast at West Mersea, including The Strood and surrounding marshland

An official Meteoalarm alert reports a severe, immediate and likely flood warning for the Essex coast at West Mersea, including The Strood and surrounding marshland. It was issued on 25 October 2026 and expires on 27 October 2026.

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Affected location: West Mersea, Essex coast

Illustrative image: View from a Strood-Tonbridge train - the River Medway towards Rochester Castle — Nigel Thompson/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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