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River Levels

Exmoor Rivers

Message issued at 3:08pm, Saturday 24th October 2026

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on Saturday 24 October .
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the area.

Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 3:30pm on Saturday. The main areas of concern are Lynton, Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton and Exford.

We expect rivers to remain high throughout the day though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on Sunday 25 October or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 3:08pm, Saturday 24th October 2026.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Exmoor Rivers

Flood Warning Area Details

The Upper River Exe from Exford to Exebridge, the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole and Bray and their tributaries, and coastal streams from Combe Martin to Lynton

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon, Somerset

Watercourses covered: River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Exmoor Rivers.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

River Bray from Challacombe to Meethe, including Brayford and Clapworthy
riverside locations between Challacombe and Meethe including Brayford, Stags Head, Bray Bridge and Clapworthy

No current or recent warnings.

River Barle from Simonsbath to Brushford, including Withypool
riverside locations and roads between Simonsbath and Brushford, including Simonsbath, Withypool, Newbridge, Northmoor Road, Brushford and the B3222 and B3223 at Dulverton

No current or recent warnings.

River Barle at Dulverton
Riverside properties and roads in Dulverton, including Bridge Street, Pound Walk, Kemps Way, High Street, Exmoor House Caravan Park, the B3222 and the B3223

No current or recent warnings.

River Lyn (East) from Brendon to Lynmouth
Riverside locations and roads between Brendon and Lynmouth, including Brendon, Alderford, Rockford and Watersmeet

No current or recent warnings.

River Lyn (West) at Barbrook and Lynbridge
riverside properties and roads at Barbrook and Lynbridge, including Sunny Lyn holiday park

No current or recent warnings.

River Lyn (East and West) at Lynmouth
Riverside properties and roads in Lynmouth, including around Lyndale Bridge, Riverside Road and Lynmouth Street

No current or recent warnings.

River Mole at North Molton and South Molton
Riverside locations and roads in North Molton, including East Street and Mole Cottages, and riverside locations and roads in South Molton, including Mill on the Mole Residential Park, Riverside Caravan Park, and Mole Bridge Garage

No current or recent warnings.

River Mole at Alswear
Riverside locations and roads on the River Mole between South Molton and Newnham Bridge, including low lying properties at Alswear, Riverside Caravan Park, South Molton Sewage Disposal Works, and Mole Bridge Garage

No current or recent warnings.

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