Three flood alerts have been issued across Norfolk due to high water levels - as the Welney Wash Road remains submerged. 

The Environment Agency issued the alerts today for the Hundred Foot Washes in west Norfolk and the areas surrounding the rivers Yare, Bure, Ant and Thurne in The Broads. 

The government agency has warned people to "be prepared" and a spokesman for the Environment Agency said the high water levels may last for several days. 

A map showing the location of the flood alerts across The BroadsA map showing the location of the flood alerts across The Broads (Image: The Environment Agency) "This is due to a natural tide locking effect," he said. "And tidal water moving up the rivers from Great Yarmouth is currently restricting the normal drainage of the Broads river system out to sea at low tide."

The agency is particularly concerned for areas around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards, Ferry Road in Horning and the Brundall and Reedham riverside areas.

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In the west of the county, the A1101 Welney Wash Road remains submerged and closed due to high river levels.

According to the Environment Agency, the causeway at Welney has approximately 23 inches of water on the road.

Welney Wash Road photographed yesterdayWelney Wash Road photographed yesterday (Image: Welney Flood Watch/ Facebook)The Facebook group, Welney Flood Watch, posted a statement this morning that said: "River levels at Welney peaked at around 3.07m on both tidal cycles yesterday and has fallen to 2.98m this morning.

"Having levelled off yesterday it is hopeful we are seeing the start of fall this morning.

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"It will rise again this morning for the next cycle and again this evening.

"The depth of water on the road is still too deep for most with the deeper area up to 25 inches.

A map showing the flood alert for the Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and NorfolkA map showing the flood alert for the Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk (Image: The Environment Agency) "Continue to find alternative routes and stay safe and dry."

Wet and windy weather is on the way, with strong rain forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. 

The flood alerts will be updated by 10am tomorrow or as the situation develops.