riverside properties and roads including Tipton St John, Harpford, Newton Poppleford including the A3052, Colaton Raleigh, Otterton and Budleigh Salterton.
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Otter
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected from the early hours of 27 January 2026 . Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the night. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 2:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are School, Village Hall, Railway Terrace and other riverside properties in Tipton St. John. Lower Way at Harpford, the A3052, properties adjacent to the bridge in Newton Poppleford and the lower part of Fore Street in Otterton. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are likely to remain high throughout the morning. 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.
River Otter
Flooding is expected on Thursday morning and afternoon. Heavy rain falling in the East Devon area will continue throughout Thursday. This is causing the River Otter to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas around the School, Village Hall, Railway Terrace and other riverside properties in Tipton St. John. Lower Way at Harpford, the A3052, properties adjacent to the bridge in Newton Poppleford. The lower part of Fore Street in Otterton 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.
River Otter
Flooding is expected overnight tonight and into the early hours of Thursday 21 October. Heavy rain has been falling in the East Devon area which is causing the River Otter to rise. Flooding of property is imminent, and river levels will be at their highest till 2am. Properties and low lying areas around the School, Village Hall, Railway Terrace and other riverside properties in Tipton St. John, Lower Way at Harpford, the A3052, properties adjacent to the bridge in Newton Poppleford, and the lower part of Fore Street in Otterton 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 Thursday afternoon or if the situation changes.