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Storm surge moves down coast
Norfolk appears to have escaped relatively unscathed as a huge tidal surge passes down the east coast of England. Some localised flooding has been reported but lifeboat crews on standby said high tide had come at around 8am without causing damage.
Those evacuated because of the flood alerts have been told they are free to return to their homes. A Norfolk Police spokeswoman said the worst appeared to be over although plans were still in place in case of a deterioration. "The peak has passed without major incident although there was localised flooding," said the spokeswoman.
Water had breached the flood defences in the centre of Great Yarmouth with South Quay closed to traffic around the Town Hall. But officers said: "At this time the flooding does not present a risk to persons or property." The Environment Agency put out eight severe flood warnings in Norfolk and Suffolk and parts of Essex, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and Kent are also on alert.
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