Flood Warning Info - River Ottery at Yeolmbridge and Ham Mill

Flooding is expected throughout Sunday 16th. Whilst the heaviest of the rain has now passed, catchments are saturated and river levels remain high. Further rainfall in the early hours of Sunday morning is leading to levels continuing to rise, set to peak by midday. Particularly at risk are properties and low lying areas around Leat Cottages and the B3254. 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 18:00 on Sunday 16th February, or earlier if conditions change. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.

Flooding is expected on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Heavy rain which fell in the area earlier today Saturday 15th February has caused the River Ottery to rise. Further heavy and persistent rain is forecast later tonight and throughout Sunday morning 16th February. Properties and low lying areas around Leat Cottages and the B3254 will start to flood first during the early hours of Sunday morning, with further flooding expected later on Sunday morning as river levels rise in response to more heavy rain later tonight. 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 and this message will be updated as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.