Flood Warning Info - River Axe (Lower) from Axminster to Axmouth

Area Description

Riverside properties and roads between Axminster and Axmouth, including Musbury, Whitford Bridge, the A3052 at Colyford and the A35 at Yarty Bridge.

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 11:55

River Axe

Flooding remains possible throughout today, Monday 30th September following the overnight heavy rainfall. No further heavy rain is expected however river levels in the River Axe (Lower) area are expected to remain high and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Tuesday 1st October, or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 00:15

River Axe

Flooding is expected overnight and into the morning of Monday 30th September. Heavy rain falling in the Axe area in the last 24 hours has caused the River Axe to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth are 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 and this message will be updated on Monday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 13 May 2024 23:11

River Axe

Flooding is expected on Monday night. Heavy rain falling in the River Axe area has caused the River Axe to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night. Highway flooding expected at: A35 Yarty Bridge A3052 Colyford Whitford to Musbury Deep and prolonged field flooding between Axminster and Axmouth - stock without access to high ground may be lost. 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 night and this message will be updated by Tuesday afternoon, or if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2024 21:31

River Axe

Flooding is expected overnight and into Friday (09/02/2024). Heavy rain falling in the Axe area in the last 24 hours has caused the River Axe to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth are 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 throughout the night and this message will be updated on Friday, or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:45

River Axe

Flooding is expected overnight and into Friday (5/1/2024). Heavy rain falling in the Axe area has caused the River Axe to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth are 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 throughout the day and this message will be updated on Friday 5th January or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 07:35

River Axe

Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Axe to rise. The rain will continue throughout Thursday. Flooding to Riverside property and highways is expected imminently. Property flooding is expected at Chard Junction, and Axe Farm, Coaxdon and Weycroft cottages at Broom. Highway flooding is expected at Tytherleigh and Broom, the A358 crossing at Weycroft, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, the A3052 at Colyford, and Whitford to Musbury. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing. 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.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:42

River Axe

Heavy rain falling in the area over the last 24 hours has caused the River Axe to rise. We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Tuesday. Flooding to Riverside property and highways is expected. Property flooding is expected at Chard Junction, and Axe Farm, Coaxdon and Weycroft cottages at Broom. Highway flooding is expected at Tytherleigh and Broom, the A358 crossing at Weycroft, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, the A3052 at Colyford, and Whitford to Musbury. There will be deep and fast flowing field flooding between Winsham and Axminster. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing. 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.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 03:57

River Axe

Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Axe to rise. The rain will continue throughout Monday. Flooding to Riverside property and highways is expected imminently. Property flooding is expected at Chard Junction, and Axe Farm, Coaxdon and Weycroft cottages at Broom. Highway flooding is expected at Tytherleigh and Broom, the A358 crossing at Weycroft, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, the A3052 at Colyford, and Whitford to Musbury. There will be deep and fast flowing field flooding between Winsham and Axminster. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing. 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.

Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 20:11

River Axe

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 03:29

River Axe

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 25 Oct 2023 07:43

River Axe

Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:14

River Axe

Flooding is expected on Monday evening (19/12/22) and into the early hours of Tuesday. Heavy rain falling across the East Devon area over the last 24 hours, has caused the River Axe to rise rapidly. Continued heavy rainfall is forecast with water levels expected to peak and flooding to occur in the early hours of Tuesday. We expect flooding to affect properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes. Farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now and install any flood protection products you may have. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.

Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2022 22:28

River Axe

Flooding is expected on Sunday evening (18/12/22) and into the early hours of Monday morning. Heavy rain falling across the East Devon area over the last 12 hours, has caused the River Axe to rise rapidly and flooding of property is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes. Farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now and install any flood protection products you may have. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Monday (19/12/22) or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Nov 2022 18:10

River Axe

Flooding will continue from Monday evening into Tuesday morning. The heavy persistent rainfall experienced throughout Monday has cleared the area. Frequent heavy showers will affect most areas during Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Catchments are extremely sensitive and river levels will react to any further rainfall. River levels are mostly beginning to slowly fall, but will remain high and may rise again based on the rainfall overnight into Tuesday morning. Flooding is likely to continue into Tuesday 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 Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes

Flood Warning issued on 21 Nov 2022 14:21

River Axe

The persistent frontal rain during Monday morning has now cleared the area to leave showery conditions throughout the rest of today. This has meant that the River Axe has continued to steadily rise, and levels will be at their highest during Monday afternoon. We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday and overnight . Properties and low lying areas around hitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, will start to be affected 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 22:46

River Axe

Flooding is expected overnight tonight and into the early hours of Thursday 21 October. Heavy rain falling across the East Devon area has caused the River Axe to rise rapidly. Flooding of property is imminent, and river levels will be at their highest till 2am We expect flooding to affect properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes. Farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now and install any flood protections products you may have. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by Thursday afternoon (21 October) or if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 28 Jun 2021 20:07

River Axe

Flooding of homes and roads is expected on Monday evening. Heavy rain falling across the River Axe area has caused river levels to rise rapidly. Flooding of property is imminent. We expect flooding to affect riverside properties and roads between Axminster and Axmouth, including Musbury, Whitford Bridge, the A3052 at Colyford and the A35 at Yarty Bridge 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 constantly monitoring river levels. We will update this message when the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:45

River Axe

Flooding is expected imminently on Wednesday evening, 20th January. Heavy rain has been falling in the East Devon area and forecast to continue into the night. This is causing the River Axe to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, 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 night and this message will be updated on Thursday morning, 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 14 Nov 2020 17:43

River Axe

Flooding is expected imminently on Saturday afternoon till around 8:00pm Heavy rain has been falling in the East Devon area and is forecast to continue into early evening tonight. This is causing the River Axe to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, will start to flood imminently. 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 tomorrow morning, 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 29 Feb 2020 08:36

River Axe

Flooding is expected from early morning on Saturday 29th February. The heavy and persistent rainfall experienced in the early hours of Saturday morning is now beginning to clear the area, with wintry showers to follow throughout the day. The ground in many areas is totally saturated and the rainfall has caused the River Axe to rise, which will remain high throughout Saturday. River levels are forecast to peak upstream at approximately midday on Saturday. Properties and low lying areas between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, 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 as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:57

River Axe

Heavy rain has fallen over the last 48 hours in the East Devon area, and river levels remain high. We expect riverside locations and roads from Axminster to Axmouth 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 02:45

River Axe

Heavy rain will continue to fall in the East Devon area. This is causing river levels to remain high. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, 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 throughout the day and this message will be updated Sunday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:44

River Axe

Flooding is expected on Saturday evening into Sunday Heavy rain falling in the East Devon area will continue overnight. This is causing the River Axe to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising. Properties and low lying areas around hitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, will start to flood from Saturday evening. River levels are expected to continue to rise overnight and into the early hours of 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 19 Dec 2019 17:56

River Axe

Flooding is expected on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday. Heavy rain falling in the Upper Axe area is causing the River Axe to rise. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, 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 19 Dec 2019 00:29

River Axe

Flooding is expected in the early hours of Thursday morning. Heavy rain falling in the Lower Axe area has caused the River Axe to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night. Properties and low lying areas around Whitford Road between Whitford and Musbury, the A3052 at Colyford, the A35 at Yarty Bridge, Seaton Marshes, and farms and other isolated properties between Axminster and Axmouth, 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 as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.