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River Levels

River Cober

Message issued at 5:02pm, Tuesday 17th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Forecast high river levels over the next three days may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from the evening of 17 February 2026 until Thursday 19 February 2026. 
Heavy rain is forecast overnight. Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to respond.

Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the River Cober from late on Tuesday evening. 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 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 5:02pm, Tuesday 17th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Cober

Flood Warning Area Details

River Cober from Trenear to The Loe Valley including Helston

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Cornwall

Watercourses covered: River Cober

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 Cober.

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 Cober from Wendron to Lowertown
River Cober from Wendron to Lowertown including Wendron, Coverack Bridges, Trannack Mill Industrial Estate and Lowertown Methodist Church

No current or recent warnings.

River Cober at Coronation Park and St Johns Industrial Park Helston
River Cober at Helston including Coronation Park and St Johns Industrial Park

No current or recent warnings.

River Cober at St Johns Road Area Helston
River Cober at Helston including St Johns Road area

No current or recent warnings.

River Cober at Trenear
River Cober at Trenear including Sawyers Court, Poldark Mine and the B3297

No current or recent warnings.

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