Flood Alert Info - Rivers Looe and Seaton

Area Description

Liskeard, Polperro, Jopes Mill and Hessenford.

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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 12:16

River Seaton, River Pol

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 2 Jan 2024 12:12

River Seaton, River Pol

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 19:04

River Seaton, River Pol

Flooding is possible on Monday 1st January evening and overnight into Tuesday 2nd January morning. Persistent rainfall means the Rivers Looe and Seaton are forecast to rise. Rain is forecast through Monday night 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. We expect the river 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 10 Dec 2023 10:42

River Seaton, River Pol

Flooding is possible during the daytime of Sunday 10th December. Overnight we have seen further rainfall and river levels are expected to rise in response to this. The current band of rain is forecast to clear the area by midday. The outlook for this afternoon is more settled and drier weather, with river levels starting to fall. 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 Sunday evening or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 16:50

River Seaton, River Pol

Flooding is possible overnight on Saturday 9th December and the morning of Sunday 10th December. River levels remain high after the recent rainfall. The forecast for tonight is further showers, followed by a band of rain tomorrow morning. River levels are expected to fall after this passes over the area. 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 Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 11:00

River Seaton, River Pol

Flooding is possible during the daytime of Saturday 9th December. River levels remain high after the overnight rainfall. During this morning, the band of rain that passed over the area during the night will clear, and showers are forecast throughout the rest of the day. 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 evening or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 12:07

River Seaton, River Pol

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 17:46

River Seaton, River Pol

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. A Flood Warning is in place for the River Seaton from the A38 to Seaton. 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 12:52

River Seaton, River Pol

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 2023 11:31

River Seaton, River Pol

Flooding is possible this evening Sunday 29 October in Polperro. This Flood Alert has been activated by very high tidal levels in Polperro and not due to high fluvial river levels in this area. An exceptionally high tide last evening resulted in the levels in the River Pol being raised to Flood Alert levels in the lower part of the village. This is likely to occur again over the high tide period this evening Sunday 29 October when similar tidal levels to those observed last evening are forecast to be reached. High tide is around 17:43 local time this evening, so expect high water levels and associated flood risk up to 2 hours either side of high tide. Flooding from rivers is not expected. This message will be updated when the exceptionally high tidal levels fall below levels of concern, or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 18:14

River Seaton, River Pol

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 16 Jan 2023 05:35

River Seaton, River Pol

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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 15:34

River Seaton, River Pol

While the risk of flooding from Looe and Seaton 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 10:58

River Seaton, River Pol

River levels remain high for Looe and Seaton Rivers and 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 16:02

River Seaton, River Pol

Flooding is possible overnight on Sunday 18th December. Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and the River Seaton is now rising. Further rain is forecast through the morning of Monday 19th December. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening, Sunday 18th December. We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday. 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 or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 18:01

River Seaton, River Pol

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 Seaton, River Pol

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 13:46

River Seaton, River Pol

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 23 Dec 2020 15:29

River Seaton, River Pol

This Flood Alert has been updated for Wednesday 23/12/20. Please plan for and take steps to be prepared for possible flooding during this time. Following recent rain the ground is very wet. Rivers may rise quickly during and after rain. Outbreaks of rain are likely this afternoon, clearing late tonight. Low lying roads, ground and isolated properties remain at risk and may experience flooding. We have teams looking for blockages and fallen trees, checking defences and screens. We will continue to monitor conditions. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 Thursday 24/12/20 to reflect updated conditions.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 10:06

River Seaton, River Pol

This Flood Alert has been updated for Wednesday 23/12/20. Please plan for and take steps to be prepared for possible flooding during this time. Following recent rain the ground is very wet. Rivers may rise quickly during and after rain. Outbreaks of rain this morning will become persistent and heavy this afternoon, clearing eastwards late tonight. Low lying roads, ground and isolated properties remain at risk and may experience flooding. We have teams looking for blockages and fallen trees, checking defences and screens. We will continue to monitor conditions. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 Thursday 24/12/20 to reflect updated conditions.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 12:46

River Seaton, River Pol

This Flood Alert has been updated for Tuesday 22/12/20 to Thursday 24/12/20. Please plan for and take steps to be prepared for possible flooding during this time. Following recent rain the ground is very wet. Rivers remain high for the next 3 days and may rise quickly during and after rain. On Wednesday a slow-moving band of frontal rain is expected to become heavy and persistent. Rivers will rise quickly where heavy rain falls, which may result in further Flood Warnings on Wednesday into Thursday. The rain is expected to clear away to the south-east during Thursday morning. Low lying roads, ground and isolated properties remain at risk and may experience repeated flooding over the next couple of days. We have teams looking for blockages and fallen trees, checking defences and screens. We will continue to monitor conditions. If the risk increases Flood Warnings may be issued. This Flood Alert will be updated by 14:00 Wednesday 23/12/20 to reflect updated conditions.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 11:53

River Seaton, River Pol

This Flood Alert has been updated for Monday 21/12/20 to Thursday 24/12/20. Please plan for and take steps to be prepared for possible flooding during this time. Following recent rain the ground is very wet. Rivers remain high for the next 4 days and may rise quickly during and after rain. Frontal rain arrives Monday afternoon, returning rivers to Alert levels after dark on Monday evening. On Wednesday a band of frontal rain is expected to become heavy and persistent. Rivers will rise quickly where heavy rain falls, which may result in further Flood Warnings on Wednesday into Thursday. Low lying roads, ground and isolated properties remain at risk and may experience repeated flooding over the next few days. We have teams looking for blockages and fallen trees, checking defences and screens. We will continue to monitor conditions. If the risk increases Flood Warnings may be issued. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 Tuesday 22/12/20 to reflect updated conditions.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 14:37

River Seaton, River Pol

This Flood Alert has been issued to reflect conditions for Sunday 20/12/20 to Thursday 24/12/20. Following recent rain the ground is very wet. Conditions remain unsettled and rivers will remain high for the next 5 days and may rise quickly during and after rain. Showers and then frontal rain will arrive from the west on Sunday evening, with a second band of rain on Monday. Wednesday is expected to see further heavy rainfall as a low pressure crosses the UK. While total rainfall and intensity are less than Friday, rivers may rise quickly where heavy rain falls. Low lying roads, ground and isolated properties remain at risk and may experience repeated flooding over the next few days. We have teams looking for blockages and fallen trees, checking defences and screens. We will continue to monitor conditions. If the risk increases Flood Warnings may be issued. This Flood Alert will be updated by 14:00 Monday 21st December to reflect updated conditions.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 14:06

River Seaton, River Pol

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 Seaton, River Pol

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 Seaton, River Pol

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 17:50

River Seaton, River Pol

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 16:55

River Seaton, River Pol