Flood Alert Info - Rivers Tavy and Walkham
Area Description
Tavistock, Walkhampton, Bedford Bridge, Horrabridge and Lopwell.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 12:19
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible on Sunday the 25th of February and overnight into Monday 26th of February. Recent rainfall has caused the rivers to rise. Expected levels suggest there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river this afternoon and into the early hours of Monday morning.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain in force until midnight, with forecast rainfall of 15 - 25 mm widely, and up to 60 mm in some locations. With saturated ground, rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall.
Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by 11am on Monday the 26th of February, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:12
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible during the afternoon of Tuesday 2nd January and overnight into Wednesday 3rd January. Rivers have risen in response to the heavy rainfall last night and this morning. Further heavy showers are forecast throughout the afternoon and overnight. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect rivers to remain high into Tuesday night. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please do not walk or drive through flood water. You can check your local river level on the GOV.UK website under 'Check for Flooding'. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated in the morning on Wednesday 3rd January, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 13:11
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible on Monday 1st January evening and overnight into Tuesday 2nd January. Persistent rainfall means the Rivers Tavy and Walkham are forecast to rise. Rain is forecast through Monday afternoon with further rain in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. This alert has been issued off a flood forecast.
We expect the rivers to remain high overnight on Monday and Tuesday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please do not walk or drive through flood water. You can check your local river level on the GOV.UK website under 'Check for Flooding'. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Tuesday 2nd January morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jul 2023 14:02
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible on Friday afternoon. Through Friday morning we have seen heavy rainfall and the Tamerton Foliot Stream has risen, and is reported to be out of bank. Further rain is forecast through the afternoon, and expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river Friday afternoon. The main areas of concern are low lying sections of Church Row Lane, Tamerton Foliot Road and Fore Street. We expect the river to remain high throughout Friday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages and the trash screen. This message will be updated on Friday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 06:14
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible this morning, Saturday 7th January.
Rivers are rising sharply in response to persistent heavy rain which has fallen overnight. This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers this morning from around 6am, Saturday 7th January,
The main band of frontal rain has now passed through. We expect river levels to peak this morning and remain high throughout this afternoon, though no flooding to properties is currently expected. Heavy showers are forecast for the rest of today and tomorrow and rivers will be very reactive to further rainfall
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 5pm today Saturday 7th January, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 15:35
River Tavy, River Walkham
While the risk of flooding from the Tavy and Walkham rivers has now reduced, a Flood Alert remains in force.
Further rain is forecast late afternoon and overnight on Monday 19th December, and we expect river levels to rise overnight in response to this rainfall. We are not anticipating issuing any Flood Warnings. Conditions tomorrow are expected to improve with minimal rainfall currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and be aware of your local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels throughout the evening and into tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 11:03
River Tavy, River Walkham
River levels remain high in the Tavy and Walkham area and a Flood Alert remains in force.
Further rain is forecast this afternoon and evening on Monday 19th December, and we expect river levels to rise late afternoon and into the evening.
Take care near the areas of concern and be aware of your local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels throughout the day and this message will be updated by 5pm Monday 19th December.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 16:48
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible overnight on Sunday 18th December.
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and the rivers in this area are now rising. Further heavy rain is forecast through the night and into Monday 19th December. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river in the early hours of Monday 19th December.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated on Monday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 18:15
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible throughout tonight, Friday 29th October and into Saturday due to further persistent and heavy rainfall forecast. River levels have fallen over Friday daytime, but catchments remain saturated following the rainfall over the last 24 hours. Widespread totals forecast overnight are for 10-20mm, with up to 30-35mm in a few places. There is uncertainty over the location of the most intense rainfall. Rivers will respond quickly to this additional rainfall. Flooding is possible to low lying land and roads close to rivers from 9pm on Friday evening and into the daytime of Saturday.
Additional flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area undertaking maintenance to screens as required. Further unsettled weather has been forecast for the weekend. This message will be updated on Saturday at midday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 13:09
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible throughout today, Friday 29th October, and into Saturday due to persistent and heavy rainfall. Following the rainfall overnight, catchments are saturated and river levels remain high.
Overnight widespread rainfall resulted in totals over 40mm with intense rain of more than 80 mm over high ground. This has led to rivers rising rapidly and flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. While River levels have peaked they remain high ahead of rainfall forecast for this evening and in to the early hours of Saturday morning. Additional flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to clear blockages as required. This message will be updated on Friday 18:00 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 17:41
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible this evening, Thursday 28th October, and into Friday due to persistent and heavy rainfall crossing the area. Following unsettled weather over the past week, catchments are saturated and rivers are responding quickly to the forecast rainfall.
Widespread rainfall totals of 20-30 mm are expected. Intense rain could result in totals of up to 50 mm, increasing to 70 mm over high ground. This may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. Flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
The most persistent rain is expected to ease during Friday before further outbreaks of rain spread in from the west during the evening and into Saturday. River levels are likely to remain high during this time.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 11:04
River Tavy, River Walkham
This Flood Alert remains in force. Flooding is possible throughout today, Saturday 20th February and into Sunday.
Persistent overnight rain has caused river levels to rise, and we expect them to remain high throughout the day.
Further rainfall is forecast to continue throughout today. From early evening, rain will ease, becoming showery into Sunday. Some of this rain could be heavy, especially over high ground where very large totals remain possible.
This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. However, flooding to properties is not currently expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 14:22
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible overnight tonight Friday 19 February and into Saturday morning.
Persistent rain is forecast to continue through the remainder of today and into Saturday. Some of this rain could be heavy, especially over high ground where very large totals are possible.
This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river tonight Friday 19 February and into Saturday morning.
Further prolonged rainfall is forecast on Saturday before dying away later in the day. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this period, though no flooding to properties is currently expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 16:34
River Tavy, River Walkham
River levels are responding now and rising following rain today and last night. A band of heavy and intense rainfall is forecast to cross the county this afternoon and evening, Friday 18 December, between now and 11pm. As catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to respond quickly. Flood warning levels may be met later this evening.
Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 10:47
River Tavy, River Walkham
River levels are responding now and rising following the overnight rain. A band of heavy and intense rainfall is forecast to cross the county this morning, Friday 18 December, between 9am and 12pm. As catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to respond quickly. Flood alert levels are expected to be met by early this afternoon. Flood warning levels may be met later this afternoon.
A further band of heavy rain is expected between 5pm and 8pm this evening.
Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by Friday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 17:50
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible from the evening of Thursday 17 December through to the morning of Saturday 19 December. Heavy rain will spread in from the west overnight on Thursday. Showers and drizzle are forecast for Friday morning. This will turn into heavy and intense rainfall during Friday afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Saturday. Totals of up to 60mm are forecast to fall in a 12 hour period from Friday afternoon, with up to 75mm in 24 hours. Areas of higher ground may see totals of up to 100mm in 24 hours. Rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. Further heavy rainfall is also forecast for Sunday and Monday. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 16:55
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible from the evening of Thursday 17 December through to the morning of Saturday 19 December. Heavy rain will spread in from the west overnight on Thursday. Showers and drizzle are forecast for Friday morning. This will turn into heavy and intense rainfall during Friday afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Saturday. Totals of up to 60mm are forecast to fall in a 12 hour period from Friday afternoon, with up to 75mm in 24 hours. Areas of higher ground may see totals of up to 100mm in 24 hours. Rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. Further heavy rainfall is also forecast for Sunday and Monday. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.?
Flood Alert issued on 24 Aug 2020 17:37
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible overnight tonight and through to the morning of Tuesday 25th August. A band of persistent heavy rainfall is due over the region this evening and overnight.
Catchments are wet as a result of rainfall totals over the past days and river levels are expected to respond to this rainfall. Levels are set to peak in the early morning and stay high for several hours afterwards. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible at these times.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 12:46
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible from late Friday through to the morning of Saturday 29th February, with river levels remaining high throughout the day.
Heavy and persistent rainfall, as a result of storm Jorge, is expected this evening and overnight clearing to the East throughout the day on Saturday. Rivers are expected to rise quickly in response to this rainfall.
This may cause flooding of low lying land and roads. Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required.
This message will be updated on Saturday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 10:36
River Tavy, River Walkham
River levels have risen in response to recent rainfall causing flooding of low lying land and roads. Whilst the heaviest of the rain has now passed, rainfall in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 16th February, is causing river levels to remain high. River levels are expected to peak this afternoon.
Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by 18:00 on Sunday 16th February, or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 01:48
River Tavy, River Walkham
River levels have risen in response to this rainfall causing flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river throughout the night and continuing through Sunday.
The Met Office have issued a weather warning for Storm Dennis to bring persistent and heavy rain which is forecast to continue until Sunday afternoon 16th February.
River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 08:00 and 13:00 on Sunday 16th February.
Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by 15:00 on Sunday 16th February, or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 14:38
River Tavy, River Walkham
From midday Saturday 15th February the Met Office have issued a weather warning for Storm Dennis to bring persistent and heavy rain.
Persistent, and at times, heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis is now affecting the area and is forecast to continue until Sunday afternoon 16th February. River levels are rising in response to this rainfall and are likely to cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday. River levels are currently forecast to be at their highest between 3pm and 6pm today, and again tomorrow Sunday 16th February between 8am and 12noon. Flood warnings may need to be issued based on the current forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by 15:00 on Sunday 16th February, or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 15:37
River Tavy, River Walkham
From midday Saturday 15th February the Met Office have issued a weather warning for Storm Dennis to bring persistent and heavy rain. Once Storm Dennis arrives, river levels will rise and flooding is expected to affect the area from Saturday evening 15th February through to Monday morning 17th February.
Currently water levels have dropped following Thursdays heavy rain. Patchy rain through Friday will continue into Saturday 15th February. River levels may rise again in response to this rain, but flooding of low lying land and roads is not currently expected until Storm Dennis arrives on Saturday.
Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by 15:00 on Saturday 15th February, or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 11:55
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible during Thursday and into Friday. Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has caused river levels to rise and ground is saturated. A further band of rain will move in from the South on Thursday, from mid-morning, clearing early Thursday evening, with further rain overnight into Friday. This will be locally heavy, particularly over South and South East facing hills. River levels are expected to remain high, with flooding of low lying land and roads possible throughout Thursday and overnight into Friday.
Areas at risk include communities along the Rivers Tavy and Walkham. Unsettled weather is forecast to continue over the weekend. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes. River levels can be viewed on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 22:01
River Tavy, River Walkham
Flooding is possible during Wednesday evening and into Thursday.
Since this afternoon, 20mm of rain, blown in by strong southerly winds, has fallen widely over Cornwall. The forecast is for 30-40mm falling overnight. Rainfall totals up to 70mm are expected on higher ground of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
The ground is saturated and river levels are responding. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible due to the further rainfall. The main area of concern is Horrabridge.
Unsettled weather is forecast for the next 5 days. We are monitoring river levels and expect to issue further alerts during this time.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated on Thursday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2019 11:26
River Tavy, River Walkham
The rainfall overnight has seen widespread totals of 20-40mm across Cornwall. River levels have responded to this rainfall and are expected to remain high and a flood alert is still in force for the Rivers Tavy and Walkham today, Saturday 02 November.
Although the heaviest of the rain has passed, further bands of heavy showers are forecast throughout the day.
Rain easing from Sunday morning, followed by heavy showers.
There may be flooding to low lying land and road. Take care near the low lying areas prone to flooding and check your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated this afternoon.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2019 16:11
River Tavy, River Walkham
Heavy rain is forecast from the early hours of tomorrow morning, Saturday 2nd November, which will last throughout the day. This is likely to be widespread and persistent with the potential for surface water and river flooding throughout Saturday.
Widespread totals of around 20-40mm of rain are expected. There is potential for localised totals of up to 80mm particularly on higher ground. The forecast is unclear on the precise location of these areas in Cornwall.
Catchments are already wet from recent wet weather and are likely to react quickly to further rainfall. This will be accompanied by strong westerly winds which could lead to significant leaf fall, contributing to increased flood risk due to blocked drainage gullies.
We will continue to monitor the situation, this message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2019 16:43
River Tavy, River Walkham
This is based on a forecast for heavy rainfall over this evening (Friday) through to mid-day Saturday with the potential for surface water and river flooding from the early hours of Saturday morning.
There will be prolonged rainfall over this evening and throughout the night, with many places seeing 10-20mm of rain. Within this, there is a potential for localised intense periods of rainfall leading to 30-40mm falling over a few hours. The forecast is unclear on the precise location of these areas in Cornwall. Over higher moorland areas rainfall totals could reach 80-90mm. This rain is falling on wet ground, increasing the amount of surface water running off land and into streams and rivers.
This rainfall will be accompanied by strong southwesterly winds which could lead to significant leaf fall, contributing to increased flood risk due to blocked drainage gullies.
This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.