Upper River Tamar Flood alert 11:59am, Wednesday 18th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels over the next two days may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible throughout Wednesday 18th February 2026 and overnight into Thursday 19th February 2026. 

River levels remain high following heavy rain overnight with further rain forecast throughout Wednesday. Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to respond. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the River Tamar. No flooding to properties is currently forecast.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19th February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 11:59am, Wednesday 18th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Bude, Helebridge, Bridgerule, Canworthy Water, Launceston and Yeolmbridge

Region: Devon and Cornwall

Country: England

Counties covered: Cornwall, Devon

Watercourses covered: River Tamar, River Strat, River Neet, River Ottery, River Kensey

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper River Tamar.

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).