Flood Warning Info - River Yarty from Yarcombe to Axminster
Area Description
Riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge.
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 19 Oct 2024 05:03
River Yarty
Flooding is expected during the early hours and into the morning of Saturday 19th October. Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Yarty to rise. Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground 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 are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Saturday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 23:58
River Yarty
Flooding is expected overnight and into the early hours of Monday 30th September. Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Yarty to rise. Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground 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 are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 May 2024 06:18
River Yarty
Flooding is expected this morning, Thursday 2nd May. Heavy rain falling in the area overnight and this morning has caused the River Yarty to rise. Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2024 11:01
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling overnight and this morning has caused the River Yarty to rise and the river is expected to rise throughout the morning.
Properties and low lying areas near the river are at risk - minor roads and fords near to and across the river are likely to become 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 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. We have already cleared trash screens at X.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 16:50
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Yarty to rise. The is expected to continue throughout the night and into friday morning
Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.
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 7 Dec 2023 12:16
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Yarty to rise. The rain will continue throughout Thursday.
Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.
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 Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area over the last 24 hours has caused the River Yarty to rise. We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Tuesday.
Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.
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 08:14
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area has caused the River Yarty to rise. The rain will continue into Monday afternoon.
Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.
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 07:48
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue to fall throughout Thursday causing the River Yarty to rise. Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk. 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 01:29
River Yarty
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 00:49
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue to fall throughout the night and into morning causing the River Yarty to rise.
Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.
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 Jan 2023 02:30
River Yarty
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 31 Dec 2022 18:15
River Yarty
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 20 Dec 2022 04:29
River Yarty
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 20 Dec 2022 04:16
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area overnight on Monday 19th December and into Tuesday morning has caused the River Yarty to rise. Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Nov 2022 18:10
River Yarty
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 13:34
River Yarty
The persistent frontal rain during Monday morning has now cleared the area to leave showery conditions throughout the rest of today.
This is causing the River Yarty to rise which will be at its highest during Monday afternoon.
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 expect the river to remain high throughout Monday and overnight .
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 05:37
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning has caused the River Yarty to rise.
Riverside property and highway flooding is expected. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 21:43
River Yarty
Flooding of homes and roads is expected overnight tonight and into the early hours of Thursday 21 October. Heavy rain falling across the East Devon area has caused river levels to rise rapidly.
Flooding of property is imminent, and river levels will be at their highest till 2am. We expect flooding to affect riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and 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 28 Jun 2021 20:06
River Yarty
Flooding of homes and roads is expected on Monday evening. Heavy rain falling across the East Devon area has caused river levels to rise rapidly.
Flooding of property is imminent. We expect flooding to affect riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and 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 20:10
River Yarty
Flooding is expected this evening, Wednesday 20th January. Heavy rain has fallen across the area and this has caused the River Yarty to rise. Flooding to riverside properties is possible as well as flooding to highways and fords in the surrounding area will be impassable. Livestock without access to higher ground is at risk. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. 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 earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 03:56
River Yarty
Flooding is expected from 4am today, Saturday the 19th of December. Heavy rain has fallen across the area and this has caused the River Yarty to rise higher than expected. Flooding to riverside properties is expected as well as flooding to highways and fords in the surrounding area will be impassable. Livestock without access to higher ground is at risk. River levels will be at their highest between 4am and 6.30am. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 05:32
River Yarty
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 Yarty to slowly rise, which 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 and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 23:33
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the weekend. This is causing river levels to remain high.
Properties and low lying areas 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 13:39
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the weekend. This is causing the River Yarty to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas 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 13 Feb 2020 04:37
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in the area throughout the night is causing the River Yarty to rise.
Riverside property and highway flooding may start to occur imminently. Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riversides fields without access to high ground 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 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 26 Dec 2019 22:36
River Yarty
Flooding is expected on Thursday evening and into Friday morning. Heavy rain falling in the East Devon area has caused the River Yarty to rise and the river is forecast to continue rise for the next few hours. Flooding is expected from around 23:00 on Thursday 26 December. We expect flooding to effect riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge
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 19 Dec 2019 14:30
River Yarty
Flooding is expected during Thursday afternoon and the evening.
Heavy rain falling in the East Devon area has caused the River Yarty to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising. River levels will be at the highest from 3pm.
Riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge will be first to flood.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2019 18:57
River Yarty
Heavy rain falling in East Devon will continue throughout the night. This is causing the River Yarty to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising.
Riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge 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 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.