Flood Warning Info - Tidal River Camel excluding Wadebridge and Chapel Amble
Area Description
low lying areas on the tidal River Camel including Padstow, Rock, Sladesbridge and the A389.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 12:54
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected for areas within the Camel Estuary over the high tide on the morning of Tuesday 9th April. High water at Padstow is at 06:29, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Gale force 8 north westerly winds and offshore 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 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge.
Do not drive through flood water or waves. The tidal gates at Padstow have been closed.
Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday evening’s high tide, however we are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue an update by 11am on Tuesday.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Padstow is 4.63 mAOD, this is 0.3 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 12:28
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected over the morning high tide on Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Padstow is at 07:15 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A high spring tide will be accompanied by Force 6 south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m on Wednesday morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides, with 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. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions. Do not drive through flood water.
Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour.
The tidal gate at Padstow has been closed.
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 Ilfracombe on Wednesday morning is 5.43m AOD, this is 0.19m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 13:45
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected for areas within the Camel Estuary over the morning high tides on Tue 12th March and Wed 13th March.
High water at Padstow is at 06:34 on Tue and 07:15 on Wed. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A high spring tide will be accompanied by Force 6 south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 2m on Tue morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides, with property flooding possible within 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 0.15m higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions. Do not drive through flood water.
Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour.
The tidal gate at Padstow has been closed.
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 Ilfracombe on Tues morning is 5.56m AOD, this is 0.15m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 12:17
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected for areas within the Camel Estuary over the morning high tide on Monday 12th February. High water at Padstow is at 6.57am. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide will be accompanied by Force 4 north-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 1.9m on Monday morning. This is expected to be the highest tide of this series and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land, quaysides and property flooding within 1-2 hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 210mm 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 the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour
The tidal gate at Padstow has been closed.
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 Ilfracombe is 5.41m AOD, this is 0.21 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2023 11:07
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected for areas within the Camel Estuary over the high tide on Sunday evening 29 October.
High astronomical tides combined with a large tidal surge will result in significantly high water levels over the high tide, with levels being similar to those experienced last evening. Offshore wave heights up to 5m combined with Force 6 – 7 winds may exacerbate any flooding.
High water at Padstow is at 17:28 on Sunday, time given in local time. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be around 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour
The tidal gates at Padstow are closed.
Coastal conditions should ease for Monday morning’s high tide, however we are continuing to monitor the situation. Please check online for any updates to this message.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 10:46
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected for areas within the Camel Estuary over the high tides on Saturday evening 28 October and Sunday evening 29 October.
High astronomical tides combined with a large tidal surge will result in significantly high water levels over the high tides. Wave heights are not significant but combined with Force 5 to 7 wind speeds, this may exacerbate any flooding.
High water at Padstow is at 17:48 on Saturday and 17:28 on Sunday, times given in local time. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Flooding may occur up to 2 hours either side of the high tides. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Moderate waves are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or waves.
Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour
The tidal gates at Padstow are closed.
Coastal conditions should ease for Monday morning’s high tide, however we are continuing to monitor the situation. Please check online for any updates to this message.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 06:29
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
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 08:00
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
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 22 Mar 2023 19:09
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
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 11 Mar 2020 11:42
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected over the high tides, on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. High water at Padstow on Wednesday is at 18:46 and Thursday at 07:03. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions apply two hours either side of high tide, with property flooding expected over the peak of the tide. Force 7 west-south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights are increasing to over 5m on Thursday. These are forecast to cause wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. Tides may be up to 500mm higher than predicted. Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour. Take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water. The tidal gates at Padstow have been closed. 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 11:52
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected over the high tides, from Wednesday morning 11th March to the morning tide on Thursday 12th. High water at Padstow on Weds is at 06:21 and 18:46 and Thurs at 07:03. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions apply two hours either side of high tide, with property flooding expected over the peak of the tide. Force 6 to 7 west-south-west winds and offshore wave heights are increasing to over 5m on Thursday. These are forecast to cause wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. Expect tides to be up to 500mm higher than predicted. Locations particularly at risk include the A389 at Sladesbridge and Padstow Harbour. Take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water. The tidal gates at Padstow have been closed. 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 15:22
North Cornwall Coast, River Camel
Flooding is expected over the high tide on Thursday morning 13th February. High water at Padstow is 08:06am. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions apply two hours either side of high tide, with property flooding expected over the peak of the tide.
Water levels are forecast to be higher than high tides associated with Storm Ciara, therefore increased flood impacts are likely.
Force 7 to 9 west south west winds and offshore wave heights of over 5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be 350mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Locations particularly at risk include Padstow and Sladesbridge
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