Higher Tides at King’s Lynn 2021/22 These are the tides predicted to be over 4.1m in height (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) Tidal predictions for King’s Lynn South Quay have been computed by the National Oceanography Centre: copyright reserved. (Times are adjusted for BST)

Date Time Height Date Time Height Note the predicted times (24hr) (m) (24hr) (m) and dates of high tides. Be aware that high water may 2021 2022 occur at other times, for 8 Sep 07:57 4.0 19 Mar 19:10 4.0 example, during adverse weather conditions, 9 Sep 08:33 4.3 20 Mar 19:45 4.2 especially Northerly gales 10 Sep 09:10 4.4 21 Mar 20:23 4.1 and storms. 11 Sep 09:50 4.2 17 Apr 19:43 4.2 Full tide tables may be purchased in stationery 7 Oct 07:29 4.3 18 Apr 20:23 4.3 outlets. 8 Oct 08:07 4.5 19 Apr 21:06 4.1 Note that some tide tables 9 Oct 08:48 4.5 16 May 19:20 4.1 quote height in Chart 10 Oct 09:31 4.2 17 May 20:06 4.0 Datum. This is 2.7m higher than those on here. 5 Nov 06:00 4.3 14 Aug 08:40 4.1 6 Nov 06:44 4.4 15 Aug 09:21 4.2 7 Nov 07:30 4.3 16 Aug 10:00 4.0 5 Dec 06:28 4.0 11 Sep 07:39 4.1 12 Sep 08:18 4.3 13 Sep 08:56 4.3 14 Sep 09:33 4.1 28 Sep 08:26 4.2 Flood Warning 29 Sep 09:02 4.1 10 Oct 07:15 4.0 11 Oct 07:53 4.2 Information 2021–22 12 Oct 08:30 4.1 26 Oct 07:23 4.1 27 Oct 08:01 4.2

Emergency Planning Team, Environment & Planning Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West , King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1EX Tel: (01553) 616200 Email: [email protected] west-norfolk.gov.uk @WestNorfolkBC

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Introduction essential items to hand that are useful for water, for washing in case the main supply Emergency rest centres Tidal flooding may occur in some low-lying you. Items to consider include a first aid has to be shut off. Drinking water should If you are required to evacuate your coastal and river areas when certain bad kit, torch (wind up is best), radio, details be stored in clean bottles or other suitable premises when a flood warning has been weather conditions and/or high tides coincide. of prescription medication, spare glasses, covered containers for immediate use. given and you have not been able to make This is more likely from August through the important documents such as passports & • Remember pets: have a pet carrier, some arrangements to go to other accommodation, winter months to April, although it could occur insurance documents, supplies for babies or food and keep pets with you if you have to the Local Authority will organise the opening at any time. small children or if you have a special diet. leave. of emergency rest centres as necessary. Put it all in a box or bag and leave in secure Sea defences are in place in West Norfolk If you are flooded in your Please do not go to the rest centres unless place but is readily accessible if you need it. but extreme conditions may cause these to accommodation you are advised to by the emergency services. be damaged or over topped. How can I contact people? If flooding occurs before you have had time to If you are evacuated from your If flooding does occur it may be only for a few History has shown that the telephone system leave, get people above the water level and accommodation hours or it may last a lot longer. In extreme may be overloaded particularly mobile phone keep as dry as possible. Stay where you Medication situations you may be asked to leave your networks. Calls should be kept short, as are and wait for the emergency services If you are taking any medication, please property and evacuate to a safe area. the emergency services need the lines for to come to you. Hang a large sheet out of a remember to keep it with you at all times. communication. If warnings are issued a pre- Flood risks in West Norfolk visible window to attract attention. If you are evacuated, it will not be readily arranged meeting point may be beneficial. Hygiene in case of flooding available at the reception centre. The main risk from tidal flooding is to The meeting point may need to be away from the coast at , and home in a safe area, especially where access Protect your health and that of your household Pets , the town of King’s Lynn, West may have been restricted. by carefully observing basic personal hygiene Keep pets with you, and have a suitable pet Lynn and the tidal river between Denver and rules. Always wash hands in clean water carrier available in case you need to transport Bungalows and basements in higher King’s Lynn. The risk also extends eastwards before touching food and if in doubt about any them. You may take pets with you to the flood risk areas along the coastal sea frontage from food, throw it out. Keep a supply of fresh water reception centre but any uncaged animals Hunstanton to . Other areas If you live in either a bungalow, a basement available in case mains supply is affected. must be kept in a vehicle, or designated are also at risk across the Fens. or ground floor flat try to make arrangements Keep drinking water in closed containers or compound. Try to arrange a “pet buddy” to look In major flood events embankments are put in advance to shelter with neighbours who bottles for immediate use. after your pets outside of the affected area. have ‘upstairs’ accommodation. Leave a under severe pressure and some overtopping It is particularly important that you do not use Bedding and comfort items and breaching is possible. If this happens the message with neighbours or other persons to any contaminated foodstuffs. Utensils that say where you have gone. If your stay in the rest centre is likely to be Environment Agency will issue flood warnings have been in flood water should be cleaned prolonged, take a small amount of bedding When you receive a flood warning accordingly and a multi-agency emergency and boiled (metal utensils for 2 minutes and food with you, for example a duvet, and response will take place. • Try to stay calm minimum; wood and pottery utensils for 10 crisps, biscuits, chocolate bars. Don’t forget In addition to the areas at risk detailed, severe • Tell your neighbours, especially the elderly minutes minimum) before use. nappies for small children. weather may result in localised flood events or infirm. Calling emergency services Financial help from surface run-off, in rural and urban areas • Fasten your outer doors and position You can help by not calling the Police or other Where there is urgent and immediate or blocked culverts, drains and ditches. your flood boards, and any other flood emergency services unless it is absolutely vital. protection products. need, and help is not available from any Put together an Emergency Kit other source, the Department of Work and • Use a radio (battery portable or wind up) Insurance cover If you need to evacuate your home or the Pensions may be able to help you with: and continue to listen in to local news If you are advised that you should evacuate, power goes off, it is good to have some updates. the Borough Council cannot be held • cash for food and fuel during the first days • Try to move your most valuable objects to responsible for your property and contents of an emergency. a place of safety as quickly as possible, or during your absence, and although the Police • payments to help replace clothing, protect them by tying them into plastic bags. will try to prevent looting, you should secure household utensils and other essentials. your home in the best possible manner. • Switch off gas and electricity. • payments to people unable to attend work • Move upstairs if possible It is important to seek the best possible as a result of flooding. insurance cover for your home and its • Take valuables upstairs, if possible N.B. Any such payments may have to be contents. Check your existing policies and refunded later - ask when applying. • Keep food, bottled water, medicines, obtain any extra cover needed - it is too If other sources of financial aid become clothes, blankets, torches and candles with late after a flood. Discuss any claims with available, details will be publicised on the you. authorised assessors only, from recognised radio and in the local media. • Fill bath, buckets and other receptacles with insurance companies. Just dial 0345 988 1188 using your Floodline WEST NORFOLK Quick Dial Code on the map below to see if there is FLOOD WARNING any flooding in your area. At the prompt select 1 and then you can use your Quick Dial Code to AREAS access the information. Environment Agency Flood Warning Service Precautionary Evacuation NOTICE The Environment Agency issues specific warnings for flooding (PEN) - Coast at Snettisham, from most major rivers and the sea in West Norfolk. Heacham and Hunstanton How to find out about flood warnings There are a large number of caravans If there is a risk that your property may be affected by and properties that lie between the Hunstanton Coast 213450 flood embankments on the north west river and/or coastal flooding the Environment Agency PEN Area 312707 will make every effort to provide advance warning. BUT Norfolk coast at Snettisham, Heacham it is your responsibility to take the appropriate steps and Hunstanton. If evacuation to protect yourself and your property. is required then a great deal Heacham Coast Heacham 312715 of time is needed to complete You can sign up to Flood Warnings online at this task safely. Because of this gov.uk/flood or by dialling 0345 988 1188. PEN Area 312714 emergency responders have Messages can be sent to you via telephone, worked together to put in place mobile phone, text or email. Snettisham Coast Snettisham specific flood warning evacuation Flood warnings will be broadcast on many local procedures in the area. radio stations. The warnings will identify the PEN Area 312722 312723 specific areas affected. If you are concerned If the Environment Agency issue a that weather conditions may cause flooding, you Visitors and residents precautionary evacuation notice (PEN)Hunstanton should listen to: Under certain conditions, when there is a combination of high tides andflood severe warning we atherfor these areas, then conditions, there is a risk of flooding in this area. Although such conditioadditionalns are r warningare, you signs will be displayed • BBC Radio Norfolk 104.4 FM 855 & 873 MW approaching the area and roads leading During major flood events, regional television will should be aware of the potential risk and be prepared to follow the instructions given below. to the area that will be closed. RespondersSouth also broadcast flood warning information. will visit the affected properties inB etheac harea Public Safety and caravan sites will carry out theirRoa ownd site Flood warnings evacuations. People are advised to listen to local radio Our flood warnings are issued in a number of ways: Forecasting along this part of the coast is stations at times of heightened flood risk Floodline– 0345King’s 988 1188 Lynn UrbanQuickdia l Number 034113 for more information and not to contact the Area 312738 very complex and because of the nature emergency services for non emergency InWestterne Lynnt – www.gov.uk/flood of the defences in the area flooding can matters. occur very quickly. It is important that Via312745 Local Radio & TV – BBC Radio Norfolk 104.4 FM/855 AM am R you follow the instructions given andach takeiv er If a decision is made that people King’s Lynn River Frontage He Radio KLFM 96.7 FM Classic Gold 1332 AMaction for your own safety. need to evacuate their homes & South Lynn 312737 or premises and go to a safer Regional TV Clearing up location eg to relatives or The emergency services will obviously friends out of the affected area, Precautionary evacuation notice (PEN)have a lot to do, so it will help if you keep information will be provided Early warning notice toThe al lowWiggenhalls time to e vacuate. initial requests to those that areJubi absolutelylee Road via local radio as to the best Information signs will be opened to provide details if a PEN is issessential.ued. Requests for assistance when routes to take and any transport 312759 clearing up should be made as follows:- arrangements in place. The If a PEN has been posted on your property/caravan please follow the General Information locations and opening times of any advice given in the notice. South Heacham rest centres in use and any other Borough Council - 01553 616200Ro ora ach d public safety messages will also be 01553 616601 out of hoursBe broadcast. BEWARE Checking electrical wiring / power cuts: It is dangerous to enter risk areas when warnings have been issued.UK Power Networks - 105 What can I do to be prepared for Stowbridge & flooding? Do not block access roads which must be kept clear for emergenCheckingcy suspect gas supplies: 312780 Flood protection products can be fitted to services. National Grid - 0800 111999 Urban Area your home or business in advance of any It is dangerous to return until advised to do so. These numbers should be used even whenSea flood event. They can help to minimise the gas and electricity are supplied by differentDefence damage caused by flood water. Many can be companies Earth fitted by a competent DIY person or local trades Be prepared for flooding. Checking suspect water supplies: Embankment person. Call0345 988 1188 or visit Anglian Water - 03457 145 145 PEN Area Further information about suitable products can www.gov.uk/flood be found on the National Flood Forum website at Other useful telephone numbersMain Road nationalfloodforum.org.uk. Regular visitors can obtain further information from the Borough Council of King’s LynnFlood Warnings - River/Lake The borough council does not issue sandbags, as & West Norfolk, and from in Hunstanton and King's Lynn. Environment Agency Floodline sandbags on their own are not effective against 0345 988 11 88 stopping the ingress of floodwater to properties. Environment Agency Incident LineSnettisham Keep sentimental or important items upstairs eg pollution h Road (photographs, insurance documents). 0800 80 70 60Beac Be aware of the flood risk and high tide Welfare Servicesrd’s information for your area. Norfolk CountyShephe Council, Adult and Children Do help any of your neighbours who are Social ServicesPort - 0344 800 8020 elderly or infirm to prepare and respond. Financial Aid Local Sea Defence Funding Department for Work and Pensions In the Heacham, Snettisham & South Under 60 - 0800 055 6688 Hunstanton areas local contributions are Over 60 - 0800 991 234 required to maintain the existing sea defences. Sewage problems If you want to find out more about contributing Anglian Water Services - 08457 145 145 please visit west-norfolk.gov.uk/seadefencesfunding.

In the event of flooding: If you are in immediate If you are in any doubt as Details about how to be danger call 999 to whether you are in a prepared for flooding & flood risk area, contact the other emergencies If you want to report flooding Environment Agency on can be found at to highways or properties 0345 988 1188 or visit norfolkprepared.gov.uk call 0344 800 8013 or visit gov.uk/flood norfolk.gov.uk/flooding