Flood Alert Info - River Fowey
Area Description
Lostwithiel, The Glynn Valley, Trago Mills and St Neot.
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 Dec 2025 12:04
River Fowey
Forecast high river levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 18th December to the morning of the 19th December.
Following heavy rain, further rain is forecast through Thursday.
Forecast river levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads through Thursday and Friday morning. The main areas of concern are around the River Fowey.
We are closely monitoring the situation and may issue Flood Warnings if required.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12pm 19th December.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2025 12:36
River Fowey
Forecast high river levels over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from overnight on 17 December 2025 to the afternoon of the 19th December 2025.
Heavy rainfall is forecast in the area during Wednesday. A further band of heavy rain is forecast from Thursday morning.
Forecast river levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads overnight on Wednesday the 17th December. The main areas of concern are around the River Fowey.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Thursday and Friday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and may issue Flood Warnings if required.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 18 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2025 11:18
River Fowey
Flooding is possible throughout the day on Monday 15 December 2025
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. The main areas of concern are around the River Fowey.
Catchments are wet and river levels are expected to remain high throughout the day, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00pm Tuesday 16th December 2025.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2025 17:28
River Fowey
Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the early hours of 15 December 2025 .
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
The main areas of concern are around the River Fowey.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 15 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2025 15:47
River Fowey
High river levels today may lead to flooding.
High river levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river throughout the day and overnight on 09 December 2025.
We expect the river to remain high for the rest of the day, with levels falling overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2025 15:15
River Fowey
Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from overnight on 08 December 2025 Heavy rain is forecast throughout the night.
Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around midnight on Monday evening through to Tuesday morning.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the night though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 09:31
River Fowey
Flooding is possible on Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert has fallen overnight and is forecast to continue during Sunday. Catchments are wet following rainfall earlier in the week. River levels will remain high throughout Sunday.
River levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Sunday and may issue further flood warnings if required. Take care near areas of concern and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 11am on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 10:45
River Fowey
Flooding is possible on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday. Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert is forecast from lunchtime Saturday until early Sunday morning. Catchments are wet following rainfall earlier in the week. River levels are expected to be high from 10pm Saturday night and remain high throughout Sunday.
Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers from around 10pm on Saturday 23rd November. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Sunday and may issue further flood warnings if required. Take care near areas of concern and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 11am on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 10:40
River Fowey
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 Fowey
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 Dec 2023 12:06
River Fowey
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 17:42
River Fowey
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. Flood Warnings are in place for the River Fowey from Trekeivesteps to Restormel & River Fowey At Lostwithiel. Although no further rain is forecast overnight, 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 13:09
River Fowey
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 29 Oct 2021 18:01
River Fowey
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 20 Feb 2021 11:04
River Fowey
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 14:16
River Fowey
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.