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South Devon Estuaries

Message issued at 3:29pm, Wednesday 21st January

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next two days may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from high tide on Thursday morning and subsequent high tides. 
Areas particularly at risk include communities within the Kingsbridge, Dart and Teign estuaries.

The high tide at Plymouth on Thursday is at 07:45AM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.8 mAOD, which is 0.48 metres above tide table level. Strong force 4 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast over the high tide. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . 
This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 22 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 3:29pm, Wednesday 21st January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for South Devon Estuaries

Flood Warning Area Details

Low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon

Watercourses covered: South Devon Coast

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for South Devon Estuaries.

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

South Devon coast within the Exe estuary, including Dawlish Warren
Low-lying parts of Dawlish Warren, Kenton, Eastdon, Exton and Powderham

No current or recent warnings.

Exe Estuary at Exminster
Low-lying parts of Exminster, including Exminster Marshes, Sannerville Way and Berrybrook Meadow

No current or recent warnings.

South Devon coast at Topsham
Low-lying parts of Topsham, including Ferry Road and The Strand

No current or recent warnings.

South Devon coast at Lympstone
Low-lying parts of Lympstone, including The Strand, Quay Lane and Chapel Lane

No current or recent warnings.

South Devon coast at Starcross and Cockwood
Low-lying parts of Starcross and Cockwood, including The Strand and Generals Lane at Starcross and Cockwood Harbour

No current or recent warnings.

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