Staverton, and riverside locations and roads between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Dart
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected from the early hours of 27 January 2026 . Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the day. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 02:00AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are likely to remain high throughout the morning. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car . Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Dart
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 Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton. 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 Dart
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 03:00AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 04:00AM and 03:00PM on Tuesday. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 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 Dart
Flooding is expected tonight into the early hours of Saturday. Heavy rain has fallen in the area which has caused the River Dart to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising. Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton, 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 Dart
Flooding is expected overnight on Sunday Heavy rain has fallen in the River Dart area throughout the day which is causing the River Dart to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the evening. River levels are expected to be at their highest around 00:45 on Monday morning, and the river is currently expected to peak at 2.82m AOD. 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 Dart
Flooding is expected during the early hours of Monday morning. Heavy rain has fallen in the River Dart area throughout the weekend and in to Monday. 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 02:30am on Monday. River levels will be at their highest between 02:30am and 05:00am. 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 day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Dart
Flooding is expected throughout Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain falling in the South Devon area will continue during Sunday. This is causing the River Dart to rise and flooding is expected. Properties and low lying areas around Riverside and Netherton Cottages, Staverton Bridge and Town Mills areas of Staverton, 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 if the situation changes.
River Dart
Flooding is expected in the early hours of Sunday morning, 24th November. Heavy rain falling in the South Devon area will continue throughout Sunday. 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. 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, this message will be updated by 12pm on Sunday, or earlier if the situation changes. The Unigate Creamery should adjust penstocks on the Totnes Leat as required locally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.