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The Gissage Stream at Honiton

Message issued at 11:39pm, Monday 26th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. 
Flooding is expected on 26 January 2026 . 
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the day.

Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 11:45PM on Monday. The main areas of concern are High Street, Mill Street, King Street and Hansford Court. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.

River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 11:45pm and 04:00am. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 
This message will be updated by 11:35PM on 26 January 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 11:39pm, Monday 26th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The Gissage Stream at Honiton

Flood Warning Area Details

Riverside properties and roads in Honiton, including High Street, Mill Street, King Street, Fairfield Gardens, Jerrard Close, Whitebridges and Honiton Bowling Club

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Devon

Watercourses covered: The Gissage Stream

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for The Gissage Stream at Honiton.

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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