Flood Warning Info - River Exe at vulnerable riverside locations in Exeter, including Exeter Quay

River Exe at vulnerable riverside locations in Exeter, including Exeter Quay

Vulnerable riverside locations in Exeter, including the Mill on the Exe, Eagle Cottages, Exeter Quay, Mill Road and Mill Drive at Countess Wear and riverside footpaths.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 15:34

River Exe

We have seen heavy rainfall in the River Exe area. This has caused the River Exe to rise. Rainfall is expected overnight tonight, and river levels are expected to remain high overnight. Properties and low lying areas in Exeter, including Exeter Quay remain at risk. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action. 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

Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 02:58

River Exe

Flooding is expected on Monday morning. Heavy rain has fallen in the River Exe area throughout the weekend and into Monday. This is causing the River Exe to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day. Properties and low lying areas in Exeter, including Exeter Quay will start to flood first from around 08:15am on Monday. River levels will be at their highest between 08:15am and 12:30pm. 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

Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 21:53

River Exe

Flooding is expected imminently on the River Exe. We expect the levels to peak within the next few hours and then fall during the early hours of Friday 3rd November. 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

Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 21:44

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.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 16:25

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.