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Flooding expected. Take action now.
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Saturday morning (3rd March). High water at Plymouth is at 6.39am.
Winds from the east are generating large waves along the south coast. These combined with Force 7 winds, are forecast to cause flooding to properties up to 3 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 300 mm higher than predicted.
Slipways, Quaysides and low lying areas of Plymouth Barbican are at particular risk. Spray overtopping is likely, take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive or walk through flood waters. The cold weather is likely to increase hazardous conditions.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.99 mAOD, this is 0.33 metres above astronomical tide level, with Force 7 South Easterly winds and wave heights of 2.2m.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 3:52pm, Friday 2nd March 2018.
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Plymouth Barbican including Sutton Harbour, Southside Street, Breton Street, Vauxhall Street, Sutton Road, Lockyers Quay and Tin Lane
Region: Devon and Cornwall
Country: England
Counties covered: Plymouth
Watercourses covered: Plymouth Sound
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Plymouth Barbican.
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).
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