The severe flood risk caused by high tides and strong winds caused large waves along the East Coast of England has receded over the weekend.

In the event, the combination of the peak surge, strongest winds and largest waves didn’t coincide in all areas and did not reach the most dangerous levels that were possible all along the East Coast.

The Environment Agency issued over 100 flood warnings, operated its permanent flood defences including the Thames Barrier and Hull Barrier, and set up temporary defences in areas at risk. According to the Agency, the actions protected over 550,000 properties.

Doug Wilson, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency said Agency teams are out on the ground today inspecting and repairing any damaged defences, and would continue to warn and inform the public of flood risks, as necessary.