Flood Alert Info - St Austell and Par Rivers
Area Description
Pentewan, St Blazey, Luxulyan and Mevagissey.
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 16 Oct 2024 10:40
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 26 Mar 2024 11:22
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is possible after prolonged rainfall across Cornwall on 25th March and river levels remain elevated across the area.
Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. We expect rivers to remain high through Tuesday 26th March, 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 Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Mar 2024 17:26
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is possible during the evening of Monday 25th March, and into the night.
Prolonged rainfall across Cornwall over the past 12 hours has brought totals of around 20mm in localised areas. Rainfall is expected to continue until around midnight on Monday.
Catchments are saturated and the Mevagissey Stream has responded to this rainfall, which could cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river on Monday evening and into the night. We expect rivers to remain high into Tuesday, 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 Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 12:20
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 4 Jan 2024 10:46
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is possible during the afternoon of Thursday 4th 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 8 Dec 2023 12:06
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is possible during the night of Friday 8th December and morning of Saturday 9th December. Rivers remain high after the recent rainfall and another band of rain will fall overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. Rivers are expected to peak on Saturday morning. The remainder of Saturday is forecast to be drier with some showers. 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. Do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 17:37
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is possible throughout Thursday 7th December. Over the last 24 hours, we have seen heavy rainfall. River levels have risen throughout the day and are expected to remain high overnight. Although no further rain is forecast during this time, more rainfall is expected for late Friday night and early Saturday morning. 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. Do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by Friday midday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 13:24
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is possible throughout Thursday 7th December. River levels remain high following the heavy rainfall overnight. A band of heavy rain has moved over the area this morning, causing river levels to rise. The heavy rain is expected to continue into early Thursday afternoon, before the arrival of showers later. River levels will remain high throughout the day. Further rainfall is forecast for late Friday night and early Saturday morning. 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. Do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by Thursday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 17:29
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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, rivers 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 19 Dec 2022 15:22
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
While the risk of flooding from the St Austell and Par rivers has now reduced, a Flood Alert remains in force.
Further rain is forecast late afternoon and overnight on Monday 19th December, and we expect river levels to rise overnight in response to this rainfall. We are not anticipating issuing any Flood Warnings. Conditions tomorrow are expected to improve with minimal rainfall currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and be aware of your local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels throughout the evening and into tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 10:48
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
While the risk of flooding from St Austell and Par rivers has now reduced, a Flood Alert remains in force. Further rain is forecast this afternoon and evening on Monday 19th December, and we expect river levels to rise late afternoon and into the evening.
Take care near the areas of concern and be aware of your local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels throughout the day and this message will be updated by 5pm Monday 19th December.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 15:07
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
Flooding is expected overnight on Sunday 18th December.
Heavy rain falling in the St Austell area will continue throughout Sunday and Monday. This is causing the Mevagissey Stream to rise and rivers in the area are forecast to continue rising over the rest of the day. The peak is expected to be in the early hours of Monday 19th December.
Flooding is possible from Sunday night. Further heavy rain is forecast through Monday morning, expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river, peaking between 9pm and midnight Sunday evening. The main areas of concern in Mevagissey are around the Willow Carpark. We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday.
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 29 Oct 2021 18:01
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 35mm in a few places. There is uncertainty over the location of the most intense rainfall.
Rivers will respond quickly to this additional rainfall and flooding is possible to low lying land and roads close to rivers from 9pm on Friday evening and continuing through Saturday. Additional flood warnings may be issued for some locations.
Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area undertaking maintenance as required.
Further unsettled weather has been forecast for the weekend. This message will be updated by midday on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 12:29
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 10:46
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 17:51
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 16:56
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 29 Feb 2020 11:04
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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 12:28
River Par, Mevagissey Stream
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.