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River Teign at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Message issued at 6:35am, Tuesday 27th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. 
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 . 
Further rain falling in the area will continue throughout the early hours of the morning.
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 08:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Kingsteignton around the racecourse . Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 08:30AM and midday. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties .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 6:35am, Tuesday 27th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Teign at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Flood Warning Area Details

Vulnerable areas around the Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road and Pottery Road

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon

Watercourses covered: River Teign

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 Teign at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

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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