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River Taw (Middle) from Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge

Message issued at 5:31pm, Sunday 25th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 25 January 2026 . 
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 6:30PM on Sunday. The main areas of concern are along the River Taw and Bridge Reeve at Taw View. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 6:30PM and 8:00PM. Catchments are saturated and river levels remain high, however rainfall should clear the area by Sunday night. Higher rainfall totals are forecast for Monday evening, through to Tuesday and further Flood Alerts and Warnings are possible. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 26 January 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 5:31pm, Sunday 25th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Taw (Middle) from Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge

Flood Warning Area Details

Riverside locations and roads between Taw Bridge and Newnham Bridge, including Coldridge, Chenson, Eggesford, Chawleigh, Bridge Reeve, Colleton Mills and the B3220 at Taw Bridge

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon

Watercourses covered: River Taw

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 Taw (Middle) from Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge.

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

North Dartmoor Rivers
the Upper River Taw from Sticklepath to Newnham Bridge and the River Okement and its tributaries

No current or recent warnings.

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