Flood Warning Info - South Cornwall coast from Lands End to Lizard Point excluding Mounts Bay
Area Description
Lands End to Lizard Point including Mousehole, Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion Harbour.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 12:29
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible over Sunday evening’s high tide due to spring tides and forecast strong wind and waves. Exposed coastal areas are particularly at risk.
High water at Newlyn is at 7:27pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower, and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
From Monday no further flooding is forecast.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves. Consider installing flood protection products.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.88m AOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.2 to 0.3m above tide table level, with force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4.6m.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:35
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Sunday morning due to high spring tides and forecast strong wind and waves.
High water at Newlyn is at 7:04am on Sunday morning, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Exposed coastal communities are particularly at risk over Sunday morning’s tide due to forecast wind and wave conditions.
Flooding to low lying coastal land and roads is also possible on Saturday evening, conditions will ease for Sunday evening’s tide, however minor flooding is still possible. A flood alert remains in force over the weekend.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves. Consider installing flood protection products such as flood boards or sandbags.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Sunday morning or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Forecast high tide level at Falmouth is 3.1 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.3 to 0.4m above tide table level, with force 7 South Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 3.9m.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 12:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over high tide on the evening of Monday 8th April and the morning of Tuesday 9th April. High water at Newlyn is at 17:30 on Monday evening and 05:50 on Tuesday morning, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 7 southerly winds rapidly switching to northerly over Monday evening’s high tide. Force 8 north westerly winds are expected over Tuesday morning’s high tide. Wave heights of up to 5m are forecast with flooding to properties possible two hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be up to 550mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Large waves, spray and standing water are likely, so take care near the coast. Do not drive through flood water.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Tuesday morning.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.19mAOD, 0.55m above astronomical tide level on Monday evening and 3.07mAOD, 0.15m above astronomical tide level on Tuesday morning.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Apr 2024 19:12
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Monday morning, 8th April. High water at Newlyn is at 05:06am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights of up to 4m are forecast with flooding to properties possible between 4 and 6am. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Large waves, spray and standing water are likely, so take care near the coast. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven
Further flood warnings are likely for subsequent tides so please keep up to date with local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Monday 8th.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.16mAOD, 0.38m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2024 12:13
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tides on Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:15 on Monday morning and 05:57 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate north-westerly winds on Monday morning could result in dangerous conditions on the coast, with overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides expected and property flooding possible within 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 200mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
Take care near coastal paths and promenades. There may be localised standing water. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday morning is 3.16m AOD, this is 0.17 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 12:25
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tide on Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 07:02 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to a low-pressure weather system and will be accompanied by Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights of around 2.4m on Tuesday morning.
The tide height is expected to be similar to Monday mornings tide and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 280mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 3.18m AOD, this is 0.28m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tide on Monday 12th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:19 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to a low-pressure weather system and will be accompanied by Force 5 north-westerly winds and wave heights of around 2m on Monday morning. This is expected to be the highest tide of this series and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides, and property flooding possible 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 250mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Sunday morning is 3.21m AOD, this is 0.25m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 12:00
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tides on Sunday 11th, Monday 12th, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:34 on Sunday morning and at 06:19 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A tidal surge is expected due to a low-pressure weather system and will be accompanied by Force 6 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 4.2m on Sunday morning. This could result in dangerous conditions on the coast with overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides expected and property flooding possible 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 150mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Sunday morning is 3.03m AOD, this is 0.15m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tides on Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:49 on Saturday morning and at 05:34 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant tidal surge is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights up to 3.6m on Saturday morning. This could result in dangerous conditions on the coast with overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides expected and property flooding possible within 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. This may cause localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2023 18:01
South Cornwall Coast
Peak spring tides from the weekend have passed, however the risk of coastal flooding increases again from Wednesday.
Storm Ciaran is set to bring strong winds, significant waves and a tidal surge leading to an increased risk of coastal flooding. Key tides of concern are on Wednesday evening, 1st Nov at 18:42 and Thursday morning, 2nd Nov at 07:00. The times given are for Newlyn and will vary along the coast.
Possibly significant wind and wave overtopping could result in dangerous conditions on the coastline with the potential for fast flowing water. Take care near the coastline and do not drive through waves or flood water. Please continue to monitor your local weather conditions and take care in the areas of concern.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Oct 2023 14:52
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding expected over Monday evening's high tide on 30th Oct.
Peak water levels for this evening’s high tide on Monday October 30th remain elevated, so this Flood Warning remains in force. Tide levels this evening are not expected to be as high as those seen over the weekend. From Wednesday however, conditions at the coast are expected to deteriorate due to strong winds and large waves associated with Storm Ciaran. Therefore please continue to monitor your local weather conditions and take care in the areas of concern.
High water at Newlyn is 17:28 Monday, local time. Times will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of high tides. Expect tides to be ~ 600mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves and spray are likely. Take care near the coast. There may be localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
Conditions should ease for Tuesday morning high tide. We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2023 10:55
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected on all high tides from Sunday afternoon 29 October to Monday afternoon 30 October.
High spring tides and a large tidal surge will result in significantly high water levels during this period. Forecast levels for Sunday evening are similar to Saturday evening when flooding was observed in several locations. Offshore wave heights up to 5m combined with Force 6 – 7 winds may exacerbate any flooding.
High water at Newlyn is 16:49 Sunday, 05:09 & 17:28 Monday, local time. Times will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of high tides. Expect tides to be ~ 600mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves and spray are likely. Take care near the coast. There may be localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
Conditions should ease for Tuesday morning high tide. We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 11:19
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected on all high tides from Saturday evening 28 October to Monday evening 30 October.
High spring tides combined with a large tidal surge will result in significantly high water levels during this period. Levels forecast for evening high tides Saturday and Sunday are of particular concern. Waves combined with Force 5 – 7 winds may exacerbate any flooding.
High water at Newlyn is 17:09 Saturday, 04:30 & 16:49 Sunday, 05:09 & 17:28 Monday, local time. Times will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of high tides. Expect tides to be ~ 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves and spray are likely. Take care near the coast. There may be localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
Conditions should ease for Tuesday morning high tide. We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2023 05:29
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Sep 2023 07:43
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Mar 2023 18:34
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 15:23
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Friday morning 18th February 2022. High water at Newlyn is at 5:45am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Gale force 9 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 9m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations including Mousehole, Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion. Flooding is possible approximately two hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 460mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Please take extreme care around the coast, storm force winds and large waves will cause significantly hazardous conditions. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday evening’s high tide, however strong winds and large waves are forecast. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.93 mAOD, this is 0.46 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Dec 2020 15:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide tomorrow morning, Wednesday 16th December. High water at Newlyn is at 5:25am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 8 Southerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 6m are forecast to cause flooding to properties. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be around 450mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. Heavy rain is forecast over high tide which may lead to localised surface water flooding due to tide locking. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message on Wednesday morning or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:29
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide this afternoon, Sunday 15 November. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves, exceeding 6.5m, are expected to cause property flooding in low lying or exposed locations.
High water at Newlyn is at 16:31.Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Unsettled weather is forecast and will bring force 8 west north westerly winds, Due to the forecast weather conditions the tides could be 200mm higher than published, resulting in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas.
Following this evening’s high water, tide levels will drop over the next few days. However, weather will remain unsettled with large waves and strong winds expected.
We will continue to monitor the situation, and will update this information on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 12:04
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tides this afternoon 14 November and for both high tides Sunday 15 November. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause property flooding in low lying or exposed locations on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.
High water at Newlyn this afternoon is at 15:45, Sunday morning at 04:10 and Sunday afternoon at 16:31. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Unsettled weather is forecast and will bring force 6 south westerly winds, possibly increasing to force 8 on Sunday. Large waves are also expected, causing tides to be 350mm higher than published, resulting in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information on Sunday morning or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2020 11:22
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tides on Monday evening,19/10/20 and Tuesday morning, 20/10/20. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause property flooding in low lying or exposed locations on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
High water at Newlyn on Monday evening is at 19:19 and Tuesday morning at 07:40. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Unsettled weather is forecast from Monday afternoon and will bring force 6 southerly winds, possibly increasing to force 8 on Tuesday. Large waves are also expected, causing tides to be higher than published, resulting in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations. Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole and Porthleven.
People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information Tuesday afternoon or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Aug 2020 22:03
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tides on Friday morning and Friday evening. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause property flooding. High water at Newlyn on Friday is at 07:01 and 19:21. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Storm Ellen is forecast to bring large waves and force 8 South Westerly winds on Friday. Tides may be higher than predicted along the coast, with wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations. Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven. High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information by 1pm on Friday or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Aug 2020 12:23
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tides on Thursday evening, Friday morning and Friday evening. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause property flooding.
High water at Newlyn on Thursday evening is at 18:38, and on Friday at 07:01 and 19:21. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Storm Ellen is forecast to bring large waves and force 7 Southerly winds on Thursday, with force 8 South Westerly winds on Friday. Tides may be higher than predicted along the coast, with wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations. Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information by 1pm on Friday or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Aug 2020 17:58
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Thursday evening, 20th August. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause property flooding on Thursday evening. Flooding of low lying or exposed locations is also possible on Thursday and Friday.
High water at Newlyn on Thursday evening is at 18:38. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Storm Ellen is forecast to bring force 7 Southerly winds and large waves, causing tides to be higher than predicted along the coast, with wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations. Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information by 1pm on Thursday or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 12:18
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Thursday morning 12th March. High water at Newlyn on Thursday morning is at 06:27. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions apply two hours either side of the high tide, with property flooding expected over the peak of the tide.
Force 7 west south-west winds and offshore wave heights of over 5m are forecast. Winds will be stronger than on Wednesday morning’s high tide. This is forecast to cause wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Porthleven and Mullion.
Take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are monitoring the situation and will update this information on Thursday or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:43
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tides of Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March. High water at Newlyn on Weds is 05:43 and on Thurs is 06:27.
Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions apply two hours either side of the high tide, with property flooding expected over the peak of the tide.
Force 4 west-south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast for the high tide on Wednesday. Force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast for the high tide on Thursday morning.
These are forecast to cause wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Porthleven and Mullion.
Take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are monitoring the situation and will update this information on Wednesday or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 15:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Thursday morning 13th February. High water at Newlyn is 07:31. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide, with property flooding expected over the peak of the tide.
Water levels are forecast to be higher than recent high tides associated with Storm Ciara, therefore increased flood impacts are likely.
Force 8 to 9 west south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 6 to 7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Expect tides to be around 0.3m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Porthleven and Mullion
Take care near coastal paths and promenades. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information on Thursday morning, or if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2019 11:34
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. High water at Newlyn on Tuesday is at 16:18pm, and on Wednesday is at 04:41. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 7 south-south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 5.6m are forecast for the high tide on Tuesday afternoon. Force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 4.5m are forecast for the high tide on Wednesday morning. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be around 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level on Tuesday is 3.14 mAOD, and on Wednesday is 3.17, this is 0.48 metres above astronomical tide level.