Upper River Tamar Flood alert 10:35am, Saturday 28th February 2026

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today and overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 28th February 2026 and 29th February 2026.
River levels have risen following recent rainfall and are expected to remain high throughout the day and overnight with further showers forecast.
The area of most concern on the Upper Tamar is around Bridgerule, however no properties are expected to flood. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
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 29th February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 10:35am, Saturday 28th February 2026.

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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).