Flood Warning Info - River Seaton from the A38 to 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.

Heavy and intense rain yesterday and overnight has caused river levels at Trebrownbridge to rise rapidly. River levels are currently peaking but further heavy bands of rain are possible during the early hours of this morning which may result in river levels rising again. Riverside properties at Seaton and low-lying areas will flood first. The B3247 Seaton to Downderry road is likely to be impassable. The high tide, taken from Looe at 8:33 this morning may also cause tide locking, backing up the river and causing further flooding. 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. 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 by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. Go to our website to view river levels.

Heavy and intense rain?yesterday and overnight?has caused river levels at Trebrownbridge to rise rapidly. River levels are currently peaking but further heavy bands of rain are possible during the early hours of this morning which may result in river levels rising again. Riverside properties at Seaton and low-lying areas will flood first. The B3247 Seaton to Downderry road is likely to be impassable. The high tide, taken from Looe at 8:33 this morning may also cause tide locking, backing up the river and causing further flooding. 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. 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 by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. Go to our website to view river levels.

Heavy and intense rain today has caused river levels at Trebrownbridge to rise rapidly. A further 30-50mm of rain is forecast for this evening. Flooding is expected from late this afternoon. The river will continue to rise into the early hours of Saturday morning when levels are likely to peak. Riverside properties at Seaton and low-lying areas will flood first. The B3247 Seaton to Downderry road is likely to be impassable. The high tide at 8:30 tonight may also cause tide locking, backing up the river and causing further flooding. 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. 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 by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. Go to our website to view river levels.