Flood Warning Info - River Teign (Lower) from Chudleigh to Kingsteignton
Area Description
Riverside properties and roads between Chudleigh and Kingsteignton, including New Bridge, Ventiford, Preston, Teigngrace, Teign Bridge and Exeter Road.
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 2 Nov 2023 20:10
River Teign
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 05:28
River Teign
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 07:39
River Teign
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 17:14
River Teign
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 7 Jan 2023 08:44
River Teign
Flooding is expected Saturday 7 January. Heavy rain has been falling in the South Devon area, which is causing the River Teign to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road will start to flood first. River levels will be at their highest between 9am and 2pm.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2022 04:45
River Teign
Heavy rain falling in the area overnight on Monday 19th December and into Tuesday morning has caused the River Teign to rise. Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road 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 29 Oct 2021 05:39
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Friday morning.
Heavy rain has been falling in the Lower River Teign area throughout Thursday evening and into Friday morning. This has caused the River Teign to rise and the river will remain high for the next couple of hours before levels begin to fall later on Friday.
Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road will start to flood first from around 06:00am on Friday. River levels will be at their highest between 06:00am and 10:00am.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 16:44
River Teign
Heavy rainfall has fallen overnight in the South 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 properties and roads between Chudleigh and Kingsteignton, including New Bridge, Ventiford, Preston, Teigngrace, Teign Bridge and Exeter Road. 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 06:37
River Teign
Flooding is expected from early morning Saturday 20th February.
Heavy rain has been falling in the River Teign catchment, which is causing the River Teign to rise. Flooding is expected from 8am Saturday morning.
Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road 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 by 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 27 Dec 2020 09:31
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Sunday morning.
Heavy rain has fallen across the area overnight and is causing the River Teign to rise. River levels are beginning to peak upstream, so the River Teign will peak at Exeter Road in the next few hours.
Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road will start to flood first on 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.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 14:48
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Friday afternoon & overnight into Saturday.
Heavy rain falling in the River Teign catchment will continue throughout Friday & into Saturday. This is causing the River Teign to rise & the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties & low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages & properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm & the Exeter Road, will start to flood first from around 3pm on Friday. River levels will be at their highest between 11.15pm Friday & 3.15am Saturday.
Flood waters may be deep & fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe & be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day & this message will be updated as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area & will relay information & assist the emergency services & council.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:43
River Teign
Heavy rain has fallen over the last 48 hours in the River Teign catchment, and river levels remain high.
We expect riverside locations and roads between Chudleigh to Kingsteignton 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 15 Feb 2020 23:38
River Teign
Heavy rain will continue to fall in the River Teign catchment. This is causing river levels to remain high.
Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road 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.
We will be closely monitoring the situation. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
This message will be updated Sunday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:51
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Saturday afternoon.
Heavy rain falling in the River Teign catchment will continue throughout Saturday. This is causing the River Teign to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road. will start to flood first from around 2:30pm 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 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 Jan 2020 15:59
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Thursday evening and in to Friday morning. Heavy rain falling over South Devon and Dartmoor has caused the River Teign to rise.
We expect flooding to affect riverside properties and roads between Chudleigh and Kingsteignton, including New Bridge, Ventiford, Preston, Teigngrace, Teign Bridge and Exeter Road.
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. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated on Friday or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2019 20:09
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Thursday evening and in to Friday morning. Heavy rain falling over South Devon and Dartmoor has caused the River Teign to rise.
We expect flooding to affect riverside properties and roads between Chudleigh and Kingsteignton, including New Bridge, Ventiford, Preston, Teigngrace, Teign Bridge and Exeter Road.
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. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2019 03:52
River Teign
Flooding is expected on Saturday morning.
Heavy rain falling in the River Teign area will continue throughout Saturday. This is causing the River Teign to rise and river levels will remain high throughout Saturday.
Properties and low lying areas around Ventiford Cottages and properties around Ventiford Bridge, School Cottages at Teigngrace, businesses at Teignbridge Level Crossing, Sandford Orleigh Farm and the Exeter Road will start to flood first from around 6am on Saturday. River levels will continue to rise and will be at their highest towards midday.
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.