Flood Warning Info - River Seaton from the A38 to Seaton
Area Description
River Seaton from the A38 to Seaton including Hessenford, properties along Fore Street in Hessenford, Jopes Mill, the A387 and the A38.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2025 15:06
River Seaton
Following heavy rain, river levels remain high.
Flooding is expected throughout the day and overnight of 09 December 2025 .
The main areas of concern are properties and low lying areas around Seaton Car Park and the Seaton Valley Nature Reserve. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are high and flood levels may increase over this evening's high tide at Looe is at 9:03PM.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
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This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2025 03:01
River Seaton
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected from the early hours of 09 December 2025 .
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from the early hours on Tuesday.
The main areas of concern are properties and low lying areas around Seaton Car Park and the Seaton Valley Nature Reserve. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are rising and the highest levels may coincide with the morning high tide at around 08:30am leading to increased risk of flooding.
This Flood Warning has been issued based off of the current forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
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This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 15:05
River Seaton
Flooding is expected on the afternoon of Thursday 7th December, and into the evening.
Heavy rain falling in the area over Thursday daytime has caused the River Seaton to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low-lying areas around Seaton Car Park and the Seaton Valley Nature Reserve will start to flood first from around 3pm today. River levels will be at their highest between 4pm and 6pm.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day. This message will be updated by Friday morning, or earlier if the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.