The east bank of the tidal River Orwell at Ipswich including the wet dock, the waterfront, town centre, to Beaconsfield Road, upstream of Stoke Bridge
Area Details
- River / Sea
- River Orwell
- County
- Suffolk
- EA Area
- Suffolk
- Type
- warning
- Reference
- 054FWCDV4B4
What to Do
If a Flood Warning is active for this area, take immediate action:
- Move valuables and important documents upstairs
- Turn off gas, electricity, and water if safe to do so
- Move vehicles to higher ground
- Be prepared to evacuate if instructed
- Call 999 if in immediate danger
Nearby Flood Areas
The west bank of the tidal River Orwell through Ipswich from Rayleigh Industrial Estate to the Ipswich Tidal Barrier and the railway bridge on Wherstead Road
River Orwell · Warning
The tidal River Orwell estuary from Felixstowe, including Trimley Marshes, Pin Mill, Nacton Shore, The Strand under the Orwell Bridge, the Western Quays, and Ipswich Tidal Barrier
River Orwell · Warning
The tidal River Orwell at Cliff Quay industrial area in Ipswich
River Orwell · Warning
The west bank of the tidal River Orwell from the railway bridge on Wherstead Road to Bourne Bridge
River Orwell · Warning
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood warning area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.