Riverside properties and roads between Didworthy and Aveton Gifford, including vulnerable parts of South Brent and Avonwick, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and vulnerable parts of Aveton Gifford.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected on 26 January 2026 . Heavy rain falling in the area will continue overnight. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 11:30PM on Monday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 11.30pm and 03:00am. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected on 15 December 2025 and into Tuesday 16 December. Heavy rain throughout today is forecast to continue through the night. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 10:00PM on Monday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. 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 16 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Avon
Rivers remain high following heavy rainfall. We are expecting localised showers. Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025. Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the day. Properties and low lying areas are still at risk of flooding today. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Activate any flood protection products you may have . This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 . Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the morning. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 02:00 AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 04:00AM and 10:00AM. We are closely monitoring the situation . Activate any flood protection products you may have . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected tonight into the early hours of Saturday. Heavy rain has fallen in the area which has caused the River Avon to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising. Properties and low lying areas in Aveton Gifford, Woodleigh, and highways at Diptford, Bickham Bridge, Gara Bridges and Knap Mill Lane will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated Saturday morning or as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected this evening and overnight on Sunday. Heavy rain has fallen in the area which has caused the River Avon to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising through the evening. Properties and low lying areas in Aveton Gifford, Woodleigh, and highways at Diptford, Bickham Bridge, Gara Bridges and Knap Mill Lane will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night and into Monday and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Sunday evening and into Monday. We continue to see persistent heavy rainfall in the South Devon area. This is causing the River Avon to remain high. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near DiptfordGara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will continue to be at risk on Sunday evening into Monday. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the evening and into Monday. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Sunday morning and into the afternoon. Over the last 18 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area. This is causing the River Avon to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first from around 10:30am on Sunday. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected this evening, Sunday 29th September, and overnight into Monday. Heavy rain falling in the area over the last 12 hours has caused the River Avon to rise. Flooding to properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, and Manor House near Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford is expected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. People in this area should consider taking action now and install any property flood resilience measures. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night, and this message will be updated on Monday, or earlier if the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected this morning Heavy rain falling overnight and this morning has caused the River Avon to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the morning. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford are at risk. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected this evening and overnight into Friday. Heavy rain falling in the area over the last 24 hours has caused the River Avon to rise. Flooding to properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, and Manor House near Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford is expected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. People in this area should consider taking action now and install any property flood resilience measures. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night, and this message will be updated on Friday, or earlier if the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected this evening, on Monday (01/01/24) and overnight into Tuesday. Heavy rain falling in the area over the last 24 hours has caused the River Avon to rise. We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Tuesday morning. Flooding to properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford is expected imminently. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. People in this area should consider taking action now and install any property flood resilience measures. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night, and this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on Tuesday 02/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
River Avon
Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Avon to rise. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected. Heavy rain falling in the South Devon area will continue throughout the morning causing the River Avon to rise. Flooding is expected to properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.
River Avon
Flood warning for River Avon from Didworthy to Aveton Gifford. Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Monday evening (19/12/22) and into the early hours of Tuesday. Heavy rain falling across the South Devon area over the last 24 hours, has caused the River Avon to rise rapidly. Continued heavy rainfall is forecast with water levels expected to peak and flooding to occur in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now and install any flood protection products you may have. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Sunday 18th December and overnight into Monday 19th December. Rain has been falling in the area and is causing the River Avon to rise. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Monday 19th December or earlier if the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Saturday 26 November and overnight into Sunday 27 November. Rain has been falling in the area and is causing the River Avon to rise. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Sunday 27 November or earlier if the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected overnight Thursday in to Friday. Heavy rain falling in the River Avon area will continue throughout Thursday night in to Friday. This is causing the River Avon to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first from around 11:00pm on Thursday. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Tuesday night and the early hours of Wednesday morning. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area, which we are expecting to clear by midnight on Tuesday. This is causing the River Avon to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising throughout Tuesday night and into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford and Manor House near Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring river levels throughout Tuesday night. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or as the situation changes.