riverside locations and roads between Tiverton and Exeter, including Bickleigh, Thorverton Mill, Nether Exe, Brampford Speke, Upton Pyne, Old Mill Trading Estate, the A396 and A3072 at Bickleigh and the Exeter to London Paddington railway line.
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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 Exe
High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from the morning of 27 January 2026 . Heavy rain has fallen overnight. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 08:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Bickleigh, Copenhagen, Traymill , Thorverton Mill, Nether Exe and Bampford Speke. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 8:00AM and 04:00PM. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Activate any flood protection products you may have Start acting on your flood plan if you have one This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Exe
Flooding is expected on Tuesday afternoon through to late evening. Heavy rain will continue to fall in the River Exe area. This is causing the River Exe to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising into Tuesday afternoon. Properties and low lying areas in Bickleigh, Copenhagen, Traymill, Thorverton Mill, Nether Exe and Bampford Speke will start to flood first from around 3PM on Tuesday 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 will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Exe
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.
River Exe
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.
River Exe
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.
River Exe
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.
River Exe
Flooding is expected from around 4am Friday morning. Heavy rain has been falling in the River Exe area throughout Thursday evening and into Friday morning. This has caused the River Exe to rise and the river will remain high for around two hours before levels begin to fall. Properties and low lying areas in Bickleigh, Copenhagen, Traymill , Thorverton Mill, Nether Exe and Bampford Speke will start to flood first from around 4am on Friday. River levels will be at their highest between 4am and 6am. 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 as the situation changes.