Flood Alert Info - North Cornwall Rivers
Area Description
Newquay, Padstow, Wadebridge and Sladesbridge, Bodmin, Lanivet, Boscastle and Camelford.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:28
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible overnight on Friday and into Saturday morning as river levels rise in response to rainfall forecast this evening.
Catchments are wet and rivers are expected to respond to additional rainfall leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads into Saturday morning. Conditions are forecast to remain unsettled over the weekend, with the possibility of further alerts.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday morning, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 10:40
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Wednesday following overnight rain, with further spells of heavy rain forecast until Wednesday evening.
Following prolonged rainfall, catchments are wet. Rivers are expected to remain high leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads until Wednesday evening. Some areas may see surface water flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Wednesday evening into Thursday.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated by 11am on Thursday morning, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 16:47
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible overnight on Tuesday 15th October and into Wednesday. An area of persistent rain with heavy and thundery bursts at times will arrive from the south from early this evening. The highest rainfall totals are expected on south facing slopes of higher ground but there is a risk of bands of more prolonged, intense rainfall anywhere in the area overnight and throughout the morning.
Following recent rainfall, catchments are wet. Rivers are expected to rise before midnight and remain high overnight into Wednesday morning, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads. Some areas may see surface water flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve during Wednesday.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Sep 2024 11:06
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Sunday 8th of September. Over the last few days, we have seen prolonged heavy rainfall meaning catchments are becoming wetter. Rivers have risen in response to rainfall overnight. With further heavy rain forecast throughout Sunday there remains a minor risk of flooding.
Expected river levels suggest that there may be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. No flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. There may be standing water present for several days, please do not walk or drive through flood water as it is hazardous. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by midday on Monday 9th of September, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Sep 2024 16:52
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Sunday 8th of September. Over the last few days, we have seen prolonged heavy rainfall meaning catchments are becoming wetter, and in particular the Rivers Valency and Camel are expected to rise in response to further rain forecast through Saturday evening, overnight and throughout Sunday.
Expected river levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers from around 6am.
We expect rivers to continue to rise throughout Sunday, with levels peaking on Sunday evening. No flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. There may be standing water present for several days, please do not walk or drive through flood water as it is hazardous. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by midday on Sunday 8th of September, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 12:16
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Sunday the 25th of February and overnight into Monday 26th of February. Recent rainfall has caused the rivers to rise. Expected levels suggest there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river this afternoon and into the early hours of Monday morning.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain in force until midnight, with forecast rainfall of 15 - 25 mm widely, and up to 60 mm in some locations. With saturated ground, rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall.
Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by 11am on Monday the 26th of February, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 10:43
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Thursday 22nd February. Rivers remain high following recent rainfall, and as rain continues throughout Thursday, a further rise in river levels is expected.
The risk of flooding to low lying areas close to the river will continue throughout Thursday.
River levels are expected to reduce overnight into Friday, however further rain is forecast over the next few days.
Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday the 22nd of February, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 10:15
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible during the afternoon of Wednesday 21st February, and into the evening. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and river levels are still rising. Further heavy rain is forecast to clear the area during this afternoon, but river levels are expected to peak during the evening and remain high. There may be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
A further organised band of rain is forecast for Thursday 22nd of February that may be heavy and persistent, meaning river levels will remain high.
Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the area clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by 11am on Thursday the 22nd of February, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 16:58
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible over Tuesday night and into Wednesday. Heavy rain is forecast from Tuesday evening and into Wednesday, and river levels are expected to rise overnight.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain with forecast rainfall of 20-45 mm widely, and up to 70 mm over higher ground. With saturated ground, rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall.
Expected river levels will result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from the early hours of Wednesday morning until Wednesday evening. The main areas of concern are low lying areas along the River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, and River Valency. We expect the river to remain high until Wednesday evening.
Please take care near the areas of concern, avoid walking or driving through flood water, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have teams checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will update this message by 11am on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:38
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
A Flood Alert remains in place following heavy rain on Saturday night. With saturated catchments river levels remain high, however no further increase is expected.
There may be standing water and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river throughout Sunday.
Please take care near the areas of concern, avoid walking or driving through flood water, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and will update this message by 10am on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:48
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
A Flood Alert remains in place over the weekend. Following heavy overnight rain and with saturated catchments river levels remain high, and while no further increase is expected, may take the rest of the day to start to fall.
There may be standing water and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. While the main rain has now passed we expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
Please take care near the areas of concern, avoid walking or driving through flood water, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and will update this message by 5pm on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:07
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
A Flood Alert remains in place over the weekend. Following heavy overnight rain and with saturated catchments river levels remain high, and while no further increase is expected, may take the rest of the day to start to fall.
There may be standing water and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. While the main rain has now passed we expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
Please take care near the areas of concern, avoid walking or driving through flood water, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and will update this message by 5pm on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes. Further Flood Alerts will be issued on Saturday if required.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 14:35
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible this afternoon, Saturday 17th February, and overnight into Sunday morning. Heavy rain is forecast to arrive this afternoon and throughout this evening. The rain will be falling on saturated catchments and is expected to cause river levels to rise rapidly.
Expected levels suggest that there could be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 8pm on Saturday night. We expect the river to remain high through Sunday morning, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Please take care near the areas of concern, avoid walking or driving through flood water, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and will update this message by 10am on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:57
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible during the afternoon of Thursday the 4th of January, and into the evening.
A band of frontal rain will move northeast across Cornwall on Thursday afternoon bringing widespread rainfall totals averaging 15mm, with higher accumulations of up to 30mm possible in local areas. The worst of the rainfall is forecast to clear the region by 6pm on Thursday, though isolated showers will remain.
Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to respond to this rainfall which could cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers on Thursday afternoon and into the evening. We expect rivers to remain high into Friday, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:11
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible during the afternoon of Tuesday 2nd January and overnight into Wednesday 3rd January. Rivers have risen in response to the heavy rainfall last night and this morning. Further heavy showers are forecast throughout the afternoon and overnight. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect rivers to remain high into Tuesday night. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please do not walk or drive through flood water. You can check your local river level on the GOV.UK website under 'Check for Flooding'. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated in the morning on Wednesday 3rd January, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 13:11
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Monday 1st January evening and overnight into Tuesday 2nd January. Persistent rainfall means the North Cornwall Rivers are forecast to rise. Rain is forecast through Monday afternoon with further rain in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. This alert has been issued off a flood forecast.
We expect the rivers to remain high overnight on Monday and Tuesday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please do not walk or drive through flood water. You can check your local river level on the GOV.UK website under 'Check for Flooding'. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Tuesday 2nd January morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 13:07
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Organised bands of rainfall will move across the county from mid-afternoon on Friday 17th November, until late morning Saturday. There may be some intense localised downpours during the early hours. Overall accumulations across the period could be up to 20mm widely, and up to 40mm on higher ground. This could lead to further rises in river levels, peaking during the early hours and into Saturday morning, which may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 17:30
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible overnight on Wednesday the 15th of November, and into Thursday morning. An organised band of frontal rain is forecast to move across Cornwall from around 8pm this evening. Rainfall is forecast to be heavy and persistent until mid-morning. We are expecting accumulations of up to 30mm widely across Cornwall, but locally this may be higher.
Catchments are very wet following recent rainfall, river levels are expected to rise which may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Thursday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 12:05
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
The risk of flooding has now reduced, but river levels remain high.
Further rain is forecast from midnight to the early hours of Saturday morning. Catchments are wet, so river levels will remain high and will respond to further rainfall. We do not currently forecast rivers to reach the levels seen yesterday. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible.
Monitor your local weather conditions and avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Do not walk or drive through flood water. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by midday on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 16:40
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible throughout the evening on Thursday 2 November and into Friday morning. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall, causing river levels to rise. Further bands of heavy showers are forecast overnight. Catchments are saturated, so river levels will remain high and could respond to further rainfall. Monitor your local weather conditions and avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by midday on Friday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 01:25
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible throughout the day on Thursday. Heavy rainfall during Wednesday evening and into Thursday has caused rivers to rise. Further heavy rain associated with Storm Ciaran is forecast through Thursday morning, with 20-30mm expected between 6am and noon, accompanied by strong gale force winds. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. The main area of concern is the River Allen. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Thursday and further Flood Warnings may be required. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Thursday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 23:43
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 21 Jun 2023 12:33
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible throughout the afternoon of Wednesday 21st June due to further heavy rain passing through the region. Thundery showers are forecast which are likely to be intense, causing river levels to rise rapidly.
Areas primarily at risk include low lying land and roads. The heaviest rainfall is expected to have cleared the area by around 7pm this evening.
Further response from rivers remains possible.
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 Wednesday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jun 2023 12:17
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible throughout the afternoon of Wednesday 21st June due to further heavy rain passing through the region. Thundery showers are forecast which are likely to be intense, causing river levels to rise rapidly.
Areas primarily at risk include low lying land and roads. The heaviest rainfall is expected to have cleared the area by around 7pm this evening.
Further response from rivers remains possible.
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 Wednesday evening or earlier if the situation changes. Follow @EnvAgencySW on Twitter for information for your area.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jun 2023 16:49
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible through this afternoon and evening of Tuesday 20th June, due to heavy rain passing through the region. In particular, intense rainfall in the Bodmin area has caused water levels in the Bodmin Town Leat catchment to rise rapidly, however other watercourses within this warning area may also see rising levels. Levels are expected to peak between 4pm and 10pm. Areas primarily at risk include low lying land and roads.
The heaviest rainfall is expected to have cleared the area by around 9pm this evening, however isolated heavy showers remain possible into the early hours, with further possible heavy showers during Wednesday 21st June. Further response from rivers remains possible
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 Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 18:16
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible throughout tonight, Friday 29th October and into Saturday due to further persistent and heavy rainfall forecast. River levels have fallen over Friday daytime, but catchments remain saturated following the rainfall over the last 24 hours. Widespread totals forecast overnight are for 10-20mm, with up to 30-35mm in a few places. There is uncertainty over the location of the most intense rainfall. Rivers will respond quickly to this additional rainfall. Flooding is possible to low lying land and roads close to rivers from 9pm on Friday evening and into the daytime of Saturday.
Additional flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area undertaking maintenance to screens as required. Further unsettled weather has been forecast for the weekend. This message will be updated on Saturday at midday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 13:08
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible throughout today, Friday 29th October, and into Saturday due to persistent and heavy rainfall. Following the rainfall overnight, catchments are saturated and river levels remain high.
Overnight widespread rainfall resulted in totals over 40mm with intense rain of more than 80 mm over high ground. This has led to rivers rising rapidly and flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. While River levels are currently peaking they remain high ahead of rainfall forecast for this evening and in to the early hours of Saturday morning. Additional flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
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 clear blockages as required. This message will be updated on Friday 18:00 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 17:08
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible this evening, Thursday 28th October, and into Friday due to persistent and heavy rainfall crossing the area. Following unsettled weather over the past week, catchments are saturated and rivers are likely to respond quickly to the forecast rainfall.
Widespread rainfall totals of 20-30 mm are expected. Intense rain may result in totals of up 50 mm, increasing to 70mm over high ground. Urban areas may respond the quickest to this rainfall. Deep surface water and flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers is expected from around 8pm on Thursday. Flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
The most persistent rain is expected to ease during Friday before further outbreaks of rain spread in from the west during the evening and into Saturday. River levels are likely to remain high during this time.
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 clear blockages as required. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 12:42
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible this evening, Wednesday 20th October, and into Thursday morning, especially in the smaller urban watercourses. Yesterday’s heavy rain has caused river levels to rise. Further heavy rainfall is expected this evening and into the early part of the night. Smaller watercourses, especially in urban areas, are likely to rise quickly in response to this rainfall. This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers from this evening Wednesday 20th October and into Thursday morning. However, flooding to properties is not currently expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Thursday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jun 2021 19:26
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible overnight tonight Sunday 27th June and into Monday morning.
Following rainfall today, heavy showers are forecast to continue throughout the remainder of today and overnight. Where the heaviest rain occurs, this may lead to Flood Alert thresholds being met in the early hours of the morning.
This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Further scattered heavy showers are forecast on Monday, with another band of heavier rainfall forecast for Monday evening into Tuesday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this period.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 11:04
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
This Flood Alert remains in force. Flooding is possible throughout today, Saturday 20th February and into Sunday.
Persistent overnight rain has caused river levels to rise, and we expect them to remain high throughout the day.
Further rainfall is forecast to continue throughout today. From early evening, rain will ease, becoming showery into Sunday. Some of this rain could be heavy, especially over high ground where very large totals remain possible.
This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. However, flooding to properties is not currently expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 14:10
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible overnight tonight Friday 19 February and into Saturday morning.
Persistent rain is forecast to continue through the remainder of today and into Saturday. Some of this rain could be heavy, especially over high ground where very large totals are possible.
This may result in flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river tonight Friday 19 February and into Saturday morning.
Further prolonged rainfall is forecast on Saturday before dying away later in the day. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this period, though no flooding to properties is currently expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 12:29
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Following the heavy rain last night falling onto already saturated catchments, river levels remain high on Saturday 19 December. Although river levels are expected to fall slowly throughout the day, scattered showers are forecast over the weekend, and rivers may respond to further rainfall. We will continue to monitor conditions and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 16:33
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
River levels are responding now and rising following rain today and last night. A band of heavy and intense rainfall is forecast to cross the county this afternoon and evening, Friday 18 December, between now and 11pm. As catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to respond quickly. Flood warning levels may be met later this evening.
Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 10:53
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
River levels are responding now and rising following the overnight rain. A band of heavy and intense rainfall is forecast to cross the county this morning, Friday 18 December, between 9am and 12pm. As catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to respond quickly. Flood alert levels are expected to be met by early this afternoon. Flood warning levels may be met later this afternoon.
A further band of heavy rain is expected between 5pm and 8pm this evening.
Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by Friday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 17:01
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible from the evening of Thursday 17 December through to the morning of Saturday 19 December. Heavy rain will spread in from the west overnight on Thursday. Showers and drizzle are forecast for Friday morning. This will turn into heavy and intense rainfall during Friday afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Saturday. Totals of up to 60mm are forecast to fall in a 12 hour period from Friday afternoon, with up to 75mm in 24 hours. Areas of higher ground may see totals of up to 100mm in 24 hours. Rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. Further heavy rainfall is also forecast for Sunday and Monday. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 12:09
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
River levels remain high following rainfall earlier this week. Further rain is expected tomorrow, Friday 18th December. River levels are expected to rise further in response to tomorrows rain. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2020 14:50
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Following overnight rain, river levels continue to rise slowly through Wednesday 16th December. Particularly on the River Camel at Dunmere, water levels remain high and are expected to peak by mid-afternoon, before falling slowly overnight.
Further heavy rain is forecast Thursday evening into Friday morning, and with wet catchments, river levels will rise again by Friday morning. We will monitor the situation and update the Alert by 15:00 Thursday 17th Dec.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 16:48
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible tomorrow, Wednesday 16th December. Heavy rainfall is forecast during the morning and rivers are expected to respond and peak by late morning. Forecast levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 10:01
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible today, Monday 5th October. River levels responded to the heavy rainfall yesterday. They have now peaked and are starting to gradually fall. Up to 10mm of rainfall is expected today. As the catchments are saturated, river levels are expected to remain high for several hours and fall gradually throughout the day.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Monday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 19:55
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible tonight, Sunday 4th October and into Monday morning. River levels are rising following the persistent and heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. A further 30mm of rainfall is forecast to fall until 9pm tonight, followed by lighter showers overnight. River levels are expected to respond to this extra rainfall and peak later this evening. The river levels could remain high for several hours afterwards. We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 17:23
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible today, Sunday 4th October and into Monday morning. Persistent and heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused river levels to rise. A further 30mm of rainfall is forecast to fall until 9pm tonight. River levels are expected to respond to this extra rainfall and peak later this evening.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers is possible. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated tonight or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 10:53
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
River levels have risen in response to overnight rainfall. The worst of the rain has now passed, but heavy showers are forecast for Saturday. River levels remain steady or are beginning to fall, but will remain high throughout the day.
Take care near low lying areas prone to flooding as there may be standing water for several days.
We will continue to monitor conditions and this message will be updated on Sunday, or earlier if the situation changes. River levels can be viewed on the Gov.uk website.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 12:51
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible from late Friday through to the morning of Saturday 29th February, with river levels remaining high throughout the day.
Heavy and persistent rainfall, as a result of storm Jorge, is expected this evening and overnight clearing to the East throughout the day on Saturday. Rivers are expected to rise quickly in response to this rainfall.
This may cause flooding of low lying land and roads. Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with 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 on Saturday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 18:02
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon, the 16th of February and overnight into Monday.
River levels remain high, particularly on the River Camel following heavy rainfall on Saturday afternoon and overnight into Sunday. There is a continued risk of flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river for the rest of today, Sunday 16th February and into Monday.
The persistent rain has passed but scattered showers are expected on Sunday afternoon and overnight into Monday which may cause river levels to remain high. Take care near the areas of concern, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. This message will be updated on Monday morning, the 17th of February or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:44
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
River levels have risen in response to recent rainfall causing flooding of low lying land and roads. Whilst the heaviest of the rain has now passed, rainfall in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 16th February, is causing river levels to remain high. River levels are expected to peak by this afternoon.
Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by 18:00 on Sunday 16th February, or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 01:47
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
River levels have risen in response to this rainfall causing flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river throughout the night and continuing through Sunday.
The Met Office have issued a weather warning for Storm Dennis to bring persistent and heavy rain which is forecast to continue until Sunday afternoon 16th February.
River levels are currently forecast to be at their highest between 08:00 and 13:00 on Sunday 16th February. Flood warnings may need to be issued based on the current forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with your local weather conditions.
We are monitoring river levels and have staff ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by 11:00 on Sunday 16th February, or earlier if conditions change.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:21
River Camel, River Allen, Bodmin Town Leat, River Valency
Flooding is possible from Saturday afternoon, through to and including Sunday, when rivers are expected to peak. Heavy and persistent rainfall associated with Storm Dennis has fallen throughout the morning causing river levels to rise. Further heavy rainfall is expected throughout the weekend, with a particularly heavy band forecast for Sunday morning. Widespread totals of around 20-40mm of rain are expected, with higher totals possible over high ground. Catchments are likely to react quickly to further rainfall and may cause flooding of low lying land and roads. Take care near the areas of concern and keep up to date with 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 on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.