Flood Warning Info - River Okement at Brightley, Jacobstowe and Monkokehampton

Flooding is expected throughout Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain has been falling in the Dartmoor area throughout the weekend and will continue on Sunday. This is causing the River Okement to rise and flooding is expected. Properties and low lying areas around Brightley Mill, Farm and properties around Brightley Bridge, Jacobstowe Bridge, Mill and A3072 and Monkokehampton New Bridge and Mills are at risk of flooding during 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 if the situation changes.

Flooding is expected during the early hours of Sunday morning, 24th November. Heavy rain has been falling in the Dartmoor area throughout Saturday and will continue throughout Sunday. This is causing the River Okement to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Brightley Mill, Farm and properties around Brightley Bridge, Jacobstowe Bridge, Mill and A3072 and Monkokehampton New Bridge and Mills will start to flood first from the early hours of Sunday 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 by 12pm on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.

Flooding is expected on Friday afternoon and overnight into Saturday. Heavy rain falling in the Dartmoor area will continue throughout Friday into Saturday. This is causing the River Okement to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas around Brightley Mill, Farm and properties around Brightley Bridge, Jacobstowe Bridge, Mill and A3072 and Monkokehampton New Bridge and Mills, will start to flood first from around 7pm on Friday. River levels will be at their highest between 8.45pm Friday and 12.45am 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.

Heavy rain will continue to fall in the Dartmoor area, causing 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.

Flooding is expected from the early hours of Sunday morning. Heavy rain falling in the Dartmoor area will continue throughout Sunday. This is causing the River Okement to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas around Brightley Mill, Farm and properties around Brightley Bridge, Jacobstowe Bridge, Mill and A3072 and Monkokehampton New Bridge and Mills will start to flood first from the early hours of Sunday 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 throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.