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River Lew at Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh

Message issued at 12:32pm, Tuesday 9th December 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 . 
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the day.

Properties and low lying areas will start to flood imminently. The main areas of concern are Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford. If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 - may be affected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 12:32pm, Tuesday 9th December 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Lew at Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh

Flood Warning Area Details

Riverside locations and roads between Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh, including Gribbleford Bridge, Passaford and Hatherleigh

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon

Watercourses covered: River Lew

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 Lew at Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh.

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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