Flood Warning Info - River Dart from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, including Staverton
Area Description
Staverton, and riverside locations and roads between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 08:16
River Dart
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.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2023 06:16
River Dart
Flooding is expected on Saturday morning and afternoon. Heavy rain has been falling in the South Devon area, which is causing the River Dart to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton will start to flood first. River levels will be at their highest between 7am and 10am.
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 the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes. The Unigate Creamery should adjust penstocks on the Totnes Leat as required locally.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2022 01:54
River Dart
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.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2022 02:57
River Dart
Flooding is expected imminently.
Heavy rain has been falling in the River Dart area. This is causing the River Dart to rise.
Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton, will start to flood first from around 03:30am on Tuesday. River levels will be at their highest between 03:30am and 05:30am.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 22:52
River Dart
Flooding is expected overnight Thursday in to Friday.
Heavy rain falling in the River Dart area will continue throughout the evening in to Friday. This is causing the River Dart to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night.
Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton, will start to flood first from around 11:30pm on Thursday. River levels will be at their highest between midnight and 02:00am.
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. The Unigate Creamery should adjust penstocks on the Totnes Leat as required locally.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 14:48
River Dart
Flooding is expected on Friday afternoon and overnight into Saturday.
Heavy rain falling in the Dartmoor area will continue throughout Friday and into Saturday. This is causing the River Dart to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton, will start to flood first from around 9:30pm on Friday. River levels will be at their highest between midnight and 4am Saturday.
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. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council. The Unigate Creamery should adjust penstocks on the Totnes Leat as required locally.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 04:19
River Dart
Flooding is expected from early morning on Saturday 29th February
The heavy and persistent rainfall experienced in the early hours of Saturday morning is now beginning to clear the area, with wintry showers to follow throughout the day.
The ground in many areas is totally saturated and the rainfall has caused the River Dart to rise, which will remain high throughout Saturday.
Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton will be affected 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:31
River Dart
Heavy rain has fallen over the last 48 hours in the Dartmoor area, and river levels remain high.
We expect riverside locations and roads between Buckfastleigh and Totnes to remain 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.
Heaviest rain has cleared this area but rain showers are forecast for the next few days.
We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 23:19
River Dart
Heavy rain will continue to fall in the Dartmoor area. This is causing river levels to remain high.
Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton will remain 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. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
This message will be updated Sunday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 12:52
River Dart
Flooding is expected on Saturday afternoon.
Heavy rain falling in the Dartmoor area will continue throughout the weekend. This is causing the River Dart to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton., will start to flood first from around 1pm on Saturday.
River levels will be at their highest between 4pm to 9pm.
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. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.