Flood Warning Info - River Torridge (Lower) from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard
Area Description
riverside locations and roads between Dolton and Bideford, including New Bridge, Beaford Bridge, Taddiport, Rolle Bridge, Weare Giffard, Annery Kiln, and the A386, A3124 and B3227 at Great Torrington and Taddiport.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 16:46
River Torridge
Flooding remains possible overnight Sunday, 18/02/2024, and into Monday with levels in the River Torridge high after heavy rain last night. No more significant rainfall is forecast today and levels are expected to start to fall tomorrow. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads).
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 closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 06:39
River Torridge
Flooding is expected early Sunday morning (18th February).
Heavy rain has been falling in the River Torridge area, causing the River Torridge to rise.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 06:45am 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 are closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated Sunday afternoon afternoon, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2024 05:11
River Torridge
Flooding is expected on Wednesday morning (7th February).
Heavy rain has been falling in the River Torridge area, causing the River Torridge to rise.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 08:00am on Wednesday. River levels will be at their highest between 7am and 1pm.
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 closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated Wednesday afternoon, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 19:59
River Torridge
Heavy rain falling over the last 24 hours has caused the River Torridge to rise. River levels are likely to remain high across the River Torridge catchment and will be higher than normal due to further showers forecast to fall through to Friday morning.
The risk of flooding remains for properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works, B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads).
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 Friday morning 5th Jan 2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:23
River Torridge
Heavy rain falling over the last 24 hours has caused the River Torridge to rise. River levels are likely to remain high across the River Torridge catchment and will be higher than normal due to further showers forecast to fall through to Friday morning.
The risk of flooding remains for properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works, B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads).
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 the afternoon of Thursday 04/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 15:51
River Torridge
Heavy rain falling over the last 24 hours has caused the River Torridge to rise. River levels are starting to reduce in some areas of the River Torridge catchment but will remain higher than normal due to further showers that are forecast through to the weekend.
The risk of flooding remains for properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads).
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 10:00am on Wednesday 3/1/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:11
River Torridge
Flooding is expected on Tuesday afternoon through to late evening.
Heavy rain will continue to fall in the River Torridge area. This is causing the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising into Tuesday afternoon.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 3PM on Tuesday afternoon.
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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 20:53
River Torridge
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 Torridge to rise. We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Tuesday morning.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 10:00pm.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2023 17:48
River Torridge
Flooding is expected on the evening of Wednesday 27th December and overnight into Thursday morning. Heavy rain has been falling in the Lower Torridge area. This has caused the River Torridge to rise. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 8pm on Wednesday evening. River levels will be at their highest between 9pm and 10pm. 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 on Thursday 28th December or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 20:11
River Torridge
Storm Ciaran has cleared and river levels will begin to fall overnight.
Catchments are saturated and sensitive to further rainfall.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated on Friday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 13:19
River Torridge
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.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Mar 2023 15:04
River Torridge
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.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 08:23
River Torridge
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 20 Dec 2022 05:45
River Torridge
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 20 Dec 2022 05:16
River Torridge
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 28 Oct 2021 22:24
River Torridge
Flooding is expected from around 11pm on Thursday continuing into Friday morning.
Heavy rain has been falling in the Torridge area throughout Thursday evening. This has caused the River Torridge to rise.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 11pm on Thursday evening. River levels will be at their highest between 1am and 5am.
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 21 Oct 2021 02:20
River Torridge
Flooding of homes and roads is expected into the early hours of Thursday 21 October. Heavy rain falling across the North Devon area has caused the River Torridge to rise rapidly. Flooding of property is imminent
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will flood first.
Install flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded.
We are monitoring river levels. We will update this message Thursday afternoon or if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 16:44
River Torridge
Heavy rainfall has fallen overnight in the North Devon area, resulting in river levels remaining high. Flooding of property is expected to continue until 7pm on Saturday. We expect flooding to affect riverside locations and roads between Dolton and Bideford, including New Bridge, Beaford Bridge, Taddiport, Rolle Bridge, Weare Giffard, Annery Kiln, and the A386, A3124 and B3227 at Great Torrington and Taddiport. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 04:05
River Torridge
Flooding is expected from early morning Saturday 20th February.
Heavy rain has been falling in the lower Torridge area and is forecast to continue throughout Saturday, which is causing the River Torridge to rise. Flooding is expected from 6.30am Saturday morning.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first. River levels will remain high throughout 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 Saturday afternoon, or as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 01:14
River Torridge
Flooding is expected in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Heavy rain has fallen in the Lower Torridge area. This is causing the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to remain high throughout the night.
Property flooding is possible at Torrington Waste Water Treatment Works, Weare Giffard and Annery Kiln from around 3.30am Thursday morning. There is likely to be extensive floodplain flooding – stock without access to high ground may be lost.
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 by midday on Thursday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 15:52
River Torridge
Frontal rainfall associated with Storm Bella has cleared and river levels will begin to fall this evening. However, heavy wintry showers of rain, sleet and wet snow are expected to cross the area overnight.
Catchments are saturated and sensitive to further rainfall, so this is likely to keep river levels high into Monday morning.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Dec 2020 18:21
River Torridge
Flooding is expected for the Lower Torridge from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard later on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday 27th December.
Storm Bella is expected to bring further heavy showers this evening and a band of heavy frontal rain overnight. This will cause the River Torridge to rise. Very strong winds are also forecast which may cause trees to fall bringing additional risk of flooding.
Property flooding is expected at Torrington Waste Water Treatment Works, Weare Giffard and Annery Kiln from around 6am tomorrow morning. There is likely to be extensive floodplain flooding – stock without access to high ground may be lost.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2020 22:44
River Torridge
Flooding is expected this evening and into the early hours of Thursday morning. Heavy slow moving rainfall has been falling across the area and this is causing the River Torridge to rise.
Property flooding is expected at Torrington waste water treatment works, Weare Giffard and Annery Kiln from around 11pm this evening. There is likely to be extensive floodplain flooding – stock without access to high ground may be lost.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2020 02:40
River Torridge
Flooding is expected in the next hour and a half, tonight, Tuesday the 22nd December
Locally heavy rainfall during the day has caused the River Torridge to rise. The river is forecast to continue rising for the next three hours approximately and should have peaked by the morning at first light. River levels will be there highest between now and 6am Tuesday morning.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Tuesday 22nd December at 10 am or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 15:28
River Torridge
The risk of flooding from the River Torridge has now reduced, and river levels are falling below levels of concern. No further flooding is expected but river levels do still remain high and this Flood Warning is still in force. Showers and rain are forecast overnight but this is not expected to cause rivers levels to stop going down. This message will be updated on Sunday 20th December around 11am.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 18:00
River Torridge
Flooding is expected on Friday night and into Saturday morning.
Heavy rainfall during the day has caused the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night and into the morning.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first this evening. River levels will be at their highest between 1am and 4am on 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 and this message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Mar 2020 12:06
River Torridge
Heavy rainfall overnight and this morning has caused the River Torridge to rise.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first this afternoon.
Rainfall is forecast to continue throughout 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 and this message will be updated Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 05:25
River Torridge
Flooding is expected from early morning on Saturday 29th February.
Overnight heavy rain has fallen in the area causing the River Torridge to rise. River levels are forecast to peak upstream at approximately 10am.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 8am on Saturday morning.
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 15:54
River Torridge
Heavy rain has fallen over the last 48 hours in the North Devon area, and river levels remain high.
We expect riverside locations and roads between Dolton and Bideford 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 16 Feb 2020 01:38
River Torridge
Heavy rain will continue to fall in the North Devon area which will cause river levels to remain high
Properties and low lying areas 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.
This message will be updated during Sunday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 15:49
River Torridge
Flooding is expected on Saturday afternoon and into Sunday. Heavy rain falling in the North Devon area has caused river levels to rise.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 4pm on Saturday.
Water levels are expected to be high for the rest of the weekend.
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 13 Feb 2020 12:17
River Torridge
Flooding is expected on Thursday afternoon.
Heavy rain has fallen in the area. This is causing the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising throughout the day.
Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), are at risk of flooding. River levels will be at their highest after 1pm.
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.