Flood Warning Info - South Cornwall Coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
Area Description
Gribbin Head to Rame Head including Fowey, Golant, Lostwithiel, Lerryn, Polruan, Polperro, Looe and the Looe Rivers and Seaton.
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 12:33
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 Plymouth is at 8:38pm 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 Plymouth is 2.65m AOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.2 to 0.3m above tide table level, with force 6 south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 2.9m.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:32
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 Plymouth is at 8:15am 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 Plymouth is 2.93 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.3 to 0.4m above tide table level, with force 7 Southerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 2.8m.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 13:13
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Friday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 7.13pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides peak on Friday evening and are forecast to cause flooding to property between 6:13pm and 7:13pm.
Low lying coastal communities are particularly at risk including Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Seaton.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves. Consider installing flood protection products such as flood boards or sandbags.
Tide levels are lower for Saturday’s high tides, however, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible and a flood alert remains in force.
Unsettled weather conditions may cause further flooding over Sunday morning’s high tide, flood warnings will be reissued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am Saturday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.96 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.1 to 0.2m above tide table level. With force 5 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 2m.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 12:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected for Fowey, Looe and Seaton over the high tide on the evening of Monday 8th April. High water at Plymouth is at 18:32 on Monday evening. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 7 southerly winds rapidly switching to northerly winds over Monday evening’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 or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
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 Looe is 3.19mAOD, 0.53m above astronomical tide level on Monday evening.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2024 12:20
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over morning high tides on Mon 11th March and Tues 12th March.
High water at Looe is at 06:15 Mon morning and 06:58 Tues 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 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Fore St, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park Fowey, Quay St and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Rd and The Quay Looe and the B3247 Seaton.
Do not drive through flood water or waves. The tidal gate at Polperro has been closed.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Monday morning is 2.86m AOD, this is 0.10 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:53
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the morning high tide on Monday 12th February.
High water at Plymouth is at 07:27 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low-pressure and will be accompanied by Force 4 north-westerly winds and wave heights exceeding 1m. This 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 230mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions.
Locations at risk include Fore Street, Town Quay and Albert Quay at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
We are monitoring 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 on Sunday morning is 3.00m AOD, this is 0.23m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected for Fowey, Looe and Seaton over the morning high tides on Saturday 10th, Monday 12th, and Tuesday 13th of February.
High water at Plymouth is at 05:58 on Saturday 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 2.5m 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.
Locations particularly at risk include Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
Do not drive through flood water or waves.
The tidal gate at Polperro has been closed.
We are monitoring the situation and will issue daily updates.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2023 18:22
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 19:51 and Thursday morning, 2nd Nov at 08:02. The times given are for Plymouth 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.
Fowey Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay & Caffa Mill Car park, Lostwithiel Quay Street & Recreation ground, Polperro Harbour & Quay Rd, The Quay at Looe & the B3247 at Seaton are particularly at risk.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2023 17:51
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 19:51 and Thursday morning, 2nd Nov at 08:02. The times given are for Plymouth 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.
Fowey Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay & Caffa Mill Car park, Lostwithiel Quay Street & Recreation ground, Polperro Harbour & Quay Rd, The Quay at Looe & the B3247 at Seaton are particularly at risk.
We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Oct 2023 15:11
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Monday evening 30 Oct so this Flood Warning remains in force. Time of high water at Plymouth is 18:37. Tide levels this evening are not expected to be as high as those seen over the weekend. From Wednesday however, conditions are expected to worsen due to storm Ciaran. Therefore please continue to monitor local conditions and take care in the areas of concern.
High water at Plymouth is 18:37 Mon, local time. Time of high water will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of high tides. Expect tides ~ 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves & spray are likely. Take care near the coast. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Tidal gates at Polperro are closed.
Fowey Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay & Caffa Mill Car park, Lostwithiel Quay Street & Recreation ground, Polperro Harbour & Quay Rd, The Quay at Looe & the B3247 at Seaton are particularly at risk.
Conditions should ease for high tide Tues am 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 Sun 29 - am Mon 30 Oct.
High tides & a large tidal surge will result in very 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 Plymouth is 17:57 Sun & 06:18 Mon, local time. Time of high water will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of high tides. Expect tides ~ 600mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves & spray are likely. Take care near the coast. There may be standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Tidal gates at Polperro are closed.
Fowey Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay & Caffa Mill Car park, Lostwithiel Quay Street & Recreation ground, Polperro Harbour & Quay Rd, The Quay at Looe & the B3247 at Seaton are particularly at risk.
Conditions should ease for high tide Mon pm. We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 11:18
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected on all high tides from pm Saturday 28 - am Monday 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 tides Saturday & Sunday are of particular concern. Waves combined with Force 5-7 winds may exacerbate any flooding.
High water at Plymouth is 18:16 Sat, 05:39 & 17:57 Sun & 06:18 Mon, local time. Time of high water will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of high tides. Expect tides ~500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves & spray are likely. Take care near the coast. There may be standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Tidal gates at Polperro are closed.
Fowey Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay & Caffa Mill Car park, Lostwithiel Quay Street & Recreation ground, Polperro Harbour & Quay Rd, The Quay at Looe & the B3247 at Seaton are particularly at risk.
Conditions should ease for high tide Monday pm. We are monitoring the situation. Please check online for updates
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 06:13
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 18:37
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 15 Dec 2020 15:36
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected for Fowey, Looe and Seaton over the high tide tomorrow morning, Wednesday 16th December. High water at Looe is at 6.23am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 8 Southerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4.5m 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.
Locations particularly at risk include Fowey, Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton 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. The tidal gate at Polperro will be operated as required. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message on Wednesday morning.
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 4m, are expected to cause property flooding in low lying or exposed locations.
High water at Looe this afternoon is at 17:32. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Unsettled weather is forecast and will bring force 6 westerly winds, Due to the forecast weather conditions the tides could be 320mm higher than published, resulting in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
Locations particularly at risk are Fowey, Polperro, and Looe.
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 20:04
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over both tomorrow’s high tides Sunday 15 November. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves exceeding 4m are expected to cause property flooding in low lying or exposed locations during Sunday.
High water at Looe is at 05:11 and at 17:32. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Unsettled weather is forecast and will bring force 7 west south westerly winds veering west north westerly, possibly increasing to force 8 during 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 are Fowey, Polperro, Looe.
People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. There may be localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Aug 2020 20:41
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Friday morning, 21st August. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause property flooding on Friday morning.
High water at Looe on Friday morning is at 08:11. 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 South Westerly 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 Fowey, Polperro, Lostwithiel, Seaton and Looe.
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 if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Aug 2020 12:07
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 Looe on Thursday evening is at 19:37. 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 6 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 Fowey, Polperro, Lostwithiel, Seaton and Looe.
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 if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 12:46
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday morning 12th March. High water at Fowey is 07:23am. 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 3m are forecast. This could result in wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care.
Locations particularly at risk include Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
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 or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:45
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 11th March. High water at Fowey on Wednesday morning is 06:39. 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 to 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast. These could result in wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care.
Locations particularly at risk include Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton.
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 Wednesday or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 15:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Thursday morning 13th February. High water at Fowey is 08:24. 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 7 west south westerly winds and offshore waves of 4 to 5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Expect tides to be around 0.4m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Fowey, Looe and Seaton.
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 11:51
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. High water at Looe on Tuesday is 17:16pm, and on Wednesday is 05:39am. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 6 south-south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 4.1m are forecast for the high tide on Tuesday afternoon. Force 6 west-south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 3.2m 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.