Flood Warning Info - River Coly from Colyton to Colyford

Area Description

Riverside locations and roads between Colyton and Colyford, including Chantry Bridge, Road Green, Cole's Mill, Colyvale Caravan Park, White Hart Inn, Bridge Cottages and the A3052 at Colyford.
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.

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 23:52
River Coly
Flooding is expected overnight tonight 29/09/2024 and into the early hours of Monday 30th September. Heavy rain has been falling in the East Devon area which has caused the River Coly to rise. Properties and low lying areas around the White Hart Inn and Colyvale Caravan Park at Colyford will start to flood first. The ford at Farway, upstream of Colyton, may be impassable. 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 Monday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 21:35
River Coly
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 Coly to rise. The river is forecast to continue rising till the early hours of Thursday. Properties and low lying areas around the White Hart Inn and Colyvale Caravan Park at Colyford will start to flood first. River levels will be at their highest between 9 pm Wednesday and 2am Thursday. The ford at Farway, upstream of Colyton, may be impassable. 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.