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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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

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. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 15:02

River Taw

Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:07

River Taw

Flooding is expected on Saturday morning. Heavy rain has fallen overnight in the North Devon area. This is causing the River Taw to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the morning. Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw will start to flood first from around 9am on Saturday morning. River levels will be at their highest between 9am and 11am. 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 27 Dec 2020 15:46

River Taw

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 27 Dec 2020 08:43

River Taw

Flooding is expected for the River Taw from Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge. Heavy rain has fallen across the area overnight and is causing the river Taw to rise. Properties and low lying areas in Taw View will start to flood first on Sunday morning. We expect rivers in this area to remain high throughout today. 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 Sunday evening or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:16

River Taw

Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2020 20:33

River Taw

Flooding is expected on Wednesday evening and overnight. Heavy slow moving rainfall has been falling in the North Devon area on Wednesday, falling on already wet ground, and is causing the River Taw to rise. Properties at Bridge Reeve and low lying areas along the River Taw will start to flood first from around 9pm on Wednesday evening. 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 16 Feb 2020 16:00

River Taw

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 Taw Bridge to Newnham Bridge, 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 02:50

River Taw

Heavy rain will continue to fall in the North Devon area, causing river levels to remain high. Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw 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 20:21

River Taw

Flooding is expected on Saturday evening and into Sunday. Heavy rain falling in North Devon area has caused river levels to rise. Properties and low lying areas along the River Taw are expected to flood this evening. Water levels are expected to remain 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.