Flood Warning Info - River Taw (Middle) from Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge
Area Description
riverside locations and roads between Taw Bridge and Newnham Bridge, including Coldridge, Chenson, Eggesford, Chawleigh, Bridge Reeve, Colleton Mills and the B3220 at Taw Bridge.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 15:05
River Taw
Continuing high river levels mean flooding remains possible today and overnight into 28 January.
Heavy rain has fallen throughout Monday and into Tuesday and further showers are possible.
Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to remain high.
Properties and low lying areas remain at risk, particularly along the River Taw. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 05:28
River Taw
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 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 05:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are along the River Taw. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are forecast to be at high throughout the day.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2026 17:31
River Taw
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 25 January 2026 .
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 6:30PM on Sunday. The main areas of concern are along the River Taw and Bridge Reeve at Taw View. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 6:30PM and 8:00PM. Catchments are saturated and river levels remain high, however rainfall should clear the area by Sunday night. Higher rainfall totals are forecast for Monday evening, through to Tuesday and further Flood Alerts and Warnings are possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 26 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2025 19:55
River Taw
Flooding is expected on Sunday evening and overnight into Monday.
Heavy rainfall during the day on Sunday led to high river levels and further heavy rain is now falling. This is causing the River Taw to rise again and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw 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 day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2025 16:50
River Taw
Flooding is possible this evening and into Monday morning.
We have seen heavy rainfall in the River Taw area. This has caused the River Taw to rise.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw will remain at risk, from flooding into Sunday evening and overnight.
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 5 Jan 2025 04:35
River Taw
Flooding is possible during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Taw area. This has meant that the River Taw is now rising.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw will start to flood first from around 05:30am 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.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 12:14
River Taw
Flooding is expected throughout Sunday 24th November.
Heavy rain falling in the North Dartmoor area will continue during Sunday. This is causing the River Taw to rise and flooding is expected.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw 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.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 07:14
River Taw
Flooding is expected on Sunday morning,24 November.
Heavy rain falling in the North Dartmoor area will continue throughout Sunday. This is causing the River Taw to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw 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 by 12pm on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 12:09
River Taw
Flooding is expected on Sunday 18th February
Heavy rain has fallen overnight in the catchment, causing the River Taw to rise.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw will start to flood first from around midday on Sunday. Areas most at risk include Chenson, Chawleigh, Colleton.
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 2 Nov 2023 17:34
River Taw
Flooding is expected on Thursday evening 2nd November.
Heavy rain has fallen in the catchment with showery conditions expected for the next few days. This is causing the River Taw to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising for the next few hours.
Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw will start to flood first from around 17:30 on Thursday 2nd November.
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 14 Jan 2023 12:17
River Taw
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.
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Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 15:02
River Taw
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.