Exposed coastal areas at Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
English Channel, South Devon Coast
Tide levels, wind strength and wave conditions are reducing today. Flooding is possible 3 hours either side of high tide on the morning of Thursday 23rd. Areas particularly at risk include Torbay, Teignmouth, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish. The high tide at Teignmouth on Thursday is at 11:45AM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 1.24mAOD, which is 0.08 metres above tide table level. Strong Easterly winds and offshore wave heights up to 1.4m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions are forecast to ease throughout the day. This flood warning, and the South Devon Coast Flood Alert from Start Point to Dawlish Warren, will be removed after low tide this afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated as the situation changes.
English Channel, South Devon Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is possible 3 hours either side of high tide on the evening of Wednesday 22nd Areas particularly at risk include Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. The high tide at Teignmouth on Wednesday is at 23:00, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 1.72mAOD, which is 0.15 metres above tide table level. Strong South Easterly winds and offshore wave heights up to 1.7m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 23 April 2026 or as the situation changes.
English Channel, South Devon Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected either side of high tide on Tuesday 21st April evening and Wednesday 22nd morning and evening. Areas particularly at risk include Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. The high tide at Exmouth on Tuesday is at 22:16, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 1.96mAOD, which is 0.18 metres above tide table level. Strong force 6 Easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.2m are forecast over the high tides. Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 22 April 2026 or as the situation changes.
English Channel, South Devon Coast
Flooding is possible up to 3 hours either side of high tide tonight, Wednesday 18 February. Coastal conditions for Wednesday evening's and Thursday morning's high tides are expected to be less hazardous than those experienced during Wednesday morning's high tide, especially at Torcross. Coastal conditions are forecast to continue easing throughout the rest of the week. Recent storms have increased the risk of wave overtopping at Torcross. We advise avoiding exposed areas due to expected flooding and wave spray containing debris. The A379 Slapton Line beyond Torcross car park towards Dartmouth is closed. Tidal forecast are for high water at Teignmouth at 7:30PM Wednesday 18 February, water level 2.33mAOD, which is 0.52 metres above tide table level. Northerly wind speed 5 is forecast, with an offshore wave height of over 1.3m.
English Channel, South Devon Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected up to 3 hours either side of high tide on Wednesday morning. Recent storms have increased the risk of wave overtopping at Torcross. Further hazardous conditions are forecast along this frontage. We advise avoiding exposed areas due to expected flooding and wave spray containing debris. The A379 Slapton Line beyond Torcross car park towards Dartmouth is closed. Tidal forecasts are for high water at Exmouth at 07:30AM Wednesday 18 February, tide level 2.24mAOD, which is 0.27metre above tide table level. Strong force 6 easterly winds are forecast, with an offshore wave height of over 2.3m. Coastal conditions should ease for Wednesday evening's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
English Channel, South Devon Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 07:30PM to 11:30PM on Friday. Significant wave overtopping is likely due to large waves and strong winds. Areas particularly at risk include Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. The high tide at Teignmouth on Friday is at 09:30PM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.49mAOD, which is 0.83 metres above tide table level. Gale force 8 southeasterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.8m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease after Saturday morning's high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.