A number of flood alerts have been issued across Devon and Cornwall today (Sunday, January 5). Over two dozen alerts or warnings have been issued throughout the two counties at the time of writing.
The alerts come in the wake of a yellow weather warning for rain throughout the South West. The warning is in place until 9am tomorrow (Monday, January 6).
Flood alerts signal that there is a chance of flooding in an area, whereas a flood warning means flooding is expected. A severe flood warning means people’s lives could be at risk, though thankfully no severe flood warnings have been issued in the South West as of time of writing.
You can read our list of current alerts and warning below.
Flood warnings in Devon
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River Clyst from Broadclyst to Clyst St. Mary: “[In] Properties and low lying areas around Ashclyst Farm, Burrow Bridge, there is likely to be deep road flooding in the Burrow area, Broadclyst Bridge, Clyston Mill, Dymond’s Farm, Sowton Barton and properties and farms between Clyst St. Mary and Topsham including Newcourt Barton and Cotts Farm.”
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River Taw (Middle) from Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge: “Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Taw area. This has meant that the River Taw is now rising. Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw will start to flood first from around 05:30am on Sunday.”
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River Torridge (Lower) from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard: “Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Torridge area. This has meant that the River Torridge is now rising. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 06:00 on Sunday. River levels will be at their highest between 06:45 and 09:00.”
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River Lew at Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh: “Over the last 18 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Lew area. This is causing the River Lew to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford will start to flood first from around 10:30am on Sunday. If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh – including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 – may be affected.”
Flood alerts in Devon
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River Teign area
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River Dart area
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Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area
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Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries
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Middle Exe area
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Exmoor Rivers
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River Axe area
Flood warnings in Cornwall
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River Avon from Didworthy to Aveton Gifford: “Over the last 18 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area. This is causing the River Avon to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first from around 10:30am on Sunday.”
Flood alerts in Cornwall
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River Tamar Area
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Middle River Tamar
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Upper River Tamar