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River Axe area

Message issued at 3:36pm, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Forecast high river levels today may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 18 February 2026 . 
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 6:00pm this evening, Wednesday 18th February 2026. The main areas of concern are Seaton, Colyton, Axminster and Axmouth.

We expect the river to remain high throughout the evening 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 4:00PM on 19 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 3:36pm, Wednesday 18th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Axe area

Flood Warning Area Details

Rivers Axe, Coly, Yarty, Umborne Brook and coastal streams from Branscombe to Axmouth

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon, Dorset Council, Somerset

Watercourses covered: River Coly, River Yarty, Umborne Brook

Area covered by this alert location

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

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 Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft
riverside locations and roads between Winsham and Axminster, including Chard Junction, Coaxden Cottages and Weycroft

No current or recent warnings.

River Axe (Lower) from Axminster to Axmouth
Riverside properties and roads between Axminster and Axmouth, including Musbury, Whitford Bridge, the A3052 at Colyford and the A35 at Yarty Bridge

No current or recent warnings.

River Coly from Colyton to Colyford
Riverside locations and roads between Colyton and Colyford, including Chantry Bridge, Road Green, Cole's Mill, Colyvale Caravan Park, White Hart Inn, Bridge Cottages and the A3052 at Colyford

No current or recent warnings.

River Coly at Colyton
Low lying properties and roads in Colyton, including the Station Road area

No current or recent warnings.

Umborne Brook from Wilmington to Colyton
Riverside locations and roads between Wilmington and Colyton, including Umborne, Lexhayne and the A35 at Wilmington

No current or recent warnings.

River Axe (Mid) at Axminster
low lying properties and roads around Stoney Bridge and Castle Hill in Axminster

No current or recent warnings.

River Axe (Lower) at Kilmington, Whitford and Axmouth
Low lying properties and roads in Kilmington, Whitford and Axmouth

No current or recent warnings.

River Yarty from Yarcombe to Axminster
Riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge

No current or recent warnings.

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