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River Bovey at Bovey Tracey and Heathfield

Message issued at 10:56pm, Monday 26th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. 
Flooding is expected from the early hours of 27 January 2026 . 
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue overnight.
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 05:00am on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Fore Street at Bovey Bridge, the mill and public house, Mill Marsh Park and Station Road. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 05:00am and 07:00am. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car Start acting on your flood plan if you have one 
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 10:56pm, Monday 26th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Bovey at Bovey Tracey and Heathfield

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties and roads in Bovey Tracey and Heathfield including St John's Lane, Station Road, Newton Road, Brook Close and Waterside

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon

Watercourses covered: River Bovey

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 Bovey at Bovey Tracey and Heathfield.

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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