Flood Warning Info - North Devon coast at Ilfracombe

North Devon coast at Ilfracombe

Low lying and exposed parts of Ilfracombe, including Cheyne Beach, The Quay, The Strand and Broad Street.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 14:11

Bristol Channel, North Devon Coast

Flooding is expected for Ilfracombe over the high tide on Tuesday morning 9th April. High water at Ilfracombe is at 07:15 BST. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Gale force 8 North Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.8m are forecast to cause flooding to properties at Ilfracombe. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be around 200 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. This may cause localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water or waves. The tidal gates at Ilfracombe have been closed. Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday evenings high tide, however we are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates if the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Ilfracombe is 5.39 mAOD, this is 0.19 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 15:15

Bristol Channel, North Devon Coast

Flooding is expected for the Ilfracombe over the high tide on Friday morning. High water at Ilfracombe is at 7.15am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 10 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 7m are forecast. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Expect tides to be around 0.7m higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Large waves and spray are likely, expect debris to be thrown up by wave action at exposed locations along the North Devon Coast. Take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Please be aware of the dangers caused by strong winds, particularly in exposed locations. Coastal conditions should ease for Saturday morning's high tide, however we are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates if the situation changes.