Flood Warning Info - River Culm (Upper) from Hemyock to Cullompton
Area Description
riverside locations and roads between Hemyock and Cullompton, including Hemyock, Whitehall, Hayne Barton and Venn.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 2 May 2024 10:01
River Culm
Flooding is expected this morning, Thursday 2nd May. Heavy rain falling in the area overnight and this morning has caused the River Culm to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Hemyock, Whitehall Mill, Coldharbour, Willand Factory Cottages and Skinners Farm, Hayne Barton Cottages and Venn Farm 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 4 Dec 2023 14:37
River Culm
Flooding is expected on Monday afternoon.
Heavy rainfall in the Blackdown Hills area has caused the River Culm to rise and flooding is now expected.
Properties and low lying areas around Hemyock, Whitehall Mill, Coldharbour, Willand Factory Cottages and Skinners Farm, Hayne Barton Cottages and Venn Farm, 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 afternoon and evening, 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 2 Nov 2023 20:11
River Culm
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 07:30
River Culm
Flooding is expected on Thursday morning and afternoon. Heavy rain falling in the River Culm area will continue throughout Thursday. This is causing the River Culm to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas around Hemyock, Whitehall Mill, Coldharbour, Willand Factory Cottages and Skinners Farm, Hayne Barton Cottages and Venn Farm 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 2 Nov 2023 07:14
River Culm
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 2 Nov 2023 06:49
River Culm
Flooding is expected on Thursday morning and afternoon.
Heavy rain falling in the River Culm area will continue throughout Thursday. This is causing the River Culm to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas around Hemyock, Whitehall Mill, Coldharbour, Willand Factory Cottages and Skinners Farm, Hayne Barton Cottages and Venn Farm 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 20 Oct 2021 23:53
River Culm
Flooding of homes and roads is expected overnight tonight and into the early hours of Thursday 21 October. Heavy rain falling across the Devon area has caused the River Culm to rise rapidly. Flooding of property is imminent, and river levels will be at their highest till 2am.
Properties and low lying areas around Hemyock, Whitehall Mill, Coldharbour, Willand Factory Cottages and Skinners Farm, Hayne Barton Cottages and Venn Farm 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.