Environment Agency stands down River Medway flood warning
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The warning was issued for areas along the tidal River Medway and the Medway Estuary
A flood warning issued by the Environment Agency for areas along the River Medway in north Kent has since been stood down.
The warning - meaning flooding is expected - was issued on Monday following a forecast for high tides.
Areas at risk included Aylesford, Larkfield, Wouldham, the Medway towns, Upnor, Hoo and Lower Halstow.
Residents were advised to start acting on their flood plans if they had one.
The agency had said flooding was expected to affect locations nearest the estuary, in particular around Lower Upnor, Canal Road in Strood and outer parts of the Medway Estuary between 13:15 and 17:15 GMT.
People were recommended to stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could pose a threat.
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