Flood Alert Info - Lower Torridge area
Area Description
Dolton, Great Torrington, Bideford and Westward Ho! areas.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 16:19
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding remains possible throughout today, Thursday 2nd May following recent heavy rainfall. No further rain is expected however river levels in the Lower Torridge 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 Friday 3rd May, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 10:39
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Thursday morning 02/05/2024. Heavy rainfall overnight and this morning has caused river levels to rise in the Lower Torridge Area with possible flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 16:04
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall overnight and today in the Lower River Torridge area has caused water levels in the area's rivers to rise with flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers possible.
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 29th March or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:34
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon, 25/02/2024.
Heavy rainfall has fallen and is continuing to fall in the Lower Torridge area. This has meant that the river levels are rising in response to the heavy rainfall.
We expect the river to remain high throughout today and overnight.
Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will be update this message if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 12:49
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain has fallen and will continue to fall throughout Wednesday and Thursday 22/02/24. River levels are now rising.
We expect the river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update messages accordingly.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 12:40
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Monday afternoon.
Heavy rain has fallen and will continue to fall throughout Thursday 22/02/24. River levels are now rising.
We expect the river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update messages accordingly.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:09
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding remains possible over Sunday, 18/02/2024, with levels in the River Lower Torridge Area after heavy rain overnight. No more significant rainfall is forecast today and levels are expected to remain high into Monday.
A flood warning in the catchment has been issued.
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 Monday, 19/02/2024, or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 16:47
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight on Saturday 17th February into early Sunday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the River Lower Torridge Area on Saturday evening. River levels are expected to rise and peak in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 04:50
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible early Wednesday 7 February.
Heavy rain has been falling in the River Torridge area, which is causing river levels to rise.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible, and flood warnings may be required.
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 Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:00
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding continues to remain possible from this afternoon, Thursday 04/01/24. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon, and further rain, which may be heavy in places is expected to continue overnight. This means that levels in the Lower Torridge area will remain high for the next couple of days as heavy rain is falling on already wet catchments. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by the afternoon of Friday 05/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:37
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding continues to remain possible from this afternoon, Wednesday 03/01/24. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon, and further spells of rain, which may be heavy in places are expected to continue. This means that river levels in the Lower Torridge area will remain high for the next couple of days as heavy rain is falling on already wet catchments. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by the afternoon of Thursday 04/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:55
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding continues to remain possible from this afternoon, Tuesday 02/01/24 and overnight into Wednesday. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon, and further spells of rain, which may be heavy in places are expected on Tuesday evening and overnight. This means that river levels in the Lower Torridge Area will rise, and will remain high for the next couple of days, as heavy rain is falling on already wet catchments. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. More heavy rain accompanied by very windy conditions on Tuesday night through to Wednesday will cause river levels to rise again. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor the river levels. This message will be updated by the afternoon on Wednesday 03/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 13:34
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible from this evening, Monday 01/01/24 and overnight into Tuesday. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon, and further spells of rain, which may be heavy in places are expected on Monday evening and overnight. This means that river levels in the Lower Torridge Area will rise, and will remain high for the next couple of days, as heavy rain is falling on already wet catchments. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. More heavy rain accompanied by very windy conditions on Tuesday will cause river levels to rise again. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by the afternoon on Tuesday 02/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 11:50
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding remains possible throughout today, Sunday 31/12/23. River levels on the lower Torridge remain high following the heavy rain falling in the area overnight on Saturday 30/12/23 and into Sunday morning. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon. Further showers are still forecast today, and more heavy rain is expected from tomorrow afternoon on Monday 01/01/24. The weather generally remains unsettled for the next week, bringing wet and windy conditions. River levels on the lower Torridge area are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Levels suggest there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by the afternoon on Monday 01/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 04:15
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible this morning on Sunday 31/12/23. Heavy rain falling in the area overnight on Saturday 30th December and into Sunday morning has caused the River Torridge to rise. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon. The weather remains generally unsettled for the next week, bringing wet and windy conditions. This means that river levels in the Lower Torridge Area will remain high over the weekend. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated by the afternoon on Sunday 31/12/23, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 11:14
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding remains possible throughout today, Thursday 28th December. River levels in the Lower Torridge Area remain high after recent heavy rainfall. Further showers are forecast throughout today, and the weather remains generally unsettled for the next couple of days, bringing wet and windy conditions. The rain may be heavy at times and may result in further flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by midday on Friday 29/12/23, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 16:37
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of Wednesday 27th December. Overnight and today we have seen heavy rainfall across Devon. This has meant that the Lower Torridge is now rising, and river levels will remain high. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Wednesday 27th December, and possible flood warnings may be required. 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 Thursday 28th December or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 17:28
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible early on Thursday morning.
Widespread heavy rainfall is forecast overnight across Devon. This will cause rivers in the area to rise.
The main areas of concern are Dolton, Great Torrington, Bideford and Westward Ho!. River levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout Thursday.
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 Thursday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 13:19
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 14:51
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 05:49
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 08:09
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 09:49
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:52
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
The heavy rainfall has now passed over the county, however showers are expected to continue overnight.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the night.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by the afternoon of Sunday 8th January 2023 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 07:37
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Saturday 7th January. Heavy rain has been falling in the area and is causing river levels to rise.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads.
Please take care near the areas of concern. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated Saturday afternoon, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2022 05:15
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 20 Dec 2022 04:59
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 30 Oct 2021 14:40
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday into Sunday. Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Torridge area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the River Torridge will remain high. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from Sunday morning. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the day on Sunday. 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 Sunday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 16:53
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
A removal message for this Alert was sent in error at 15:46pm. This Alert remains in force.
Flooding is possible overnight Friday in to Saturday. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Torridge area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the River Torridge will rise. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from Friday evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the night in to Saturday. 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 Saturday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 15:18
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight Friday in to Saturday. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Torridge area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the River Torridge will rise. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from Friday evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the night in to Saturday. 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 Saturday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 16:30
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight on Thursday and into Friday morning.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to fall in the River Torridge area until early Friday morning. This has meant that the River Torridge is now rising.
Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land including car parking areas and roads close to the river from around 3:30am on Friday morning. Residents may need to install flood boards to prevent wash generated from cars from entering properties.
Further rain is forecast overnight on Friday. This will cause river levels to rise again with further flooding expected in the area.
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 Friday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 16:49
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible in the Lower Torridge area. Catchments are wet and further heavy rainfall is forecast in the area from 8pm today (Wednesday 20 October) until midnight. Flooding is forecast to occur overnight and into the early hours of Thursday, affecting low lying land and roads, and areas close to the river. No flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued. Heavy rainfall will ease into Thursday morning, after which flooding is no longer expected, although there may be standing water for a few days. Take care near the areas of concern, monitor your local weather conditions and avoid fast flowing water. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by Thursday afternoon, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 14:35
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Rain has continued to fall overnight resulting in river levels remaining higher than normal. A flood alert remains in force due to further rain expected during Saturday 20th February. Showers may continue throughout Saturday and Sunday and we expect the river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. Low lying ground, roads and properties are still at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the situation and we will provide an update on Sunday morning, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 11:02
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible across the lower River Torridge area today, Friday 19th February, and overnight into Saturday morning. Rain is continuing to fall over the area and will cause river levels to rise.
The main areas of concern are Dolton, Great Torrington, Bideford and Westward Ho! areas.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is expected. Further rainfall is forecast in this area over the next few days, therefore river levels are expected to remain high. Flood Warnings may be required.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and are ready to respond as required. This message will be updated on Saturday morning, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 15:35
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight into early Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall is expected overnight in the Dartmoor area. Rivers are expected to rise, and there will likely be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
No flooding to properties is currently forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and are ready to respond as required.
This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 18:12
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible early Thursday morning.
Over the next 12 hours we will see heavy rainfall in the North Devon area. This will mean that rivers will rise.
There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads from around 4am on Thursday.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout Thursday morning with the possibility of some further warnings to be issued.
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 Thursday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 01:07
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Heavier than expected rainfall has caused the River Torridge to rise overnight, flooding is possible in the early hours of Thursday morning. Predicted levels suggest that there will be extensive floodplain flooding to low lying land and roads close to the River. 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 Thursday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 16:29
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible early Saturday morning, the 16th of January. Heavy rainfall is forecast from late Friday night through to the early hours of Saturday morning. We expect this to cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 6.30am on Saturday morning. Property flooding is possible during Saturday morning. We will monitor the situation and issue flood warnings if required. The river will remain high throughout Saturday, take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Staff are out in the area checking for and clearing blockages. We will update this message on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 16:02
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Frontal rainfall associated with Storm Bella has cleared and river levels will begin to fall this evening. However, heavy wintry showers of rain, sleet and wet snow are expected to cross the area overnight.
Catchments are saturated and sensitive to further rainfall, so this is likely to keep river levels high into Monday 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 Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 14:59
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible across the Lower Torridge area later on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday 27th December.
Storm Bella is expected to bring further heavy showers this evening and a band of heavy frontal rain overnight. This will cause rivers in the area to rise rapidly, peaking early Sunday morning. The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers in the early hours. Very strong winds are also forecast which may cause trees to fall bringing additional risk of flooding.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout tomorrow, and there is the possibility for Flood Warnings to be issued.
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 Sunday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 15:41
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible over Wednesday night.
Over the last few hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Devon area. This has meant that the River Torridge is now rising.
The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers and around bridges from 8pm on Wednesday.
We expect the rivers to remain high overnight into Thursday, there is possibility for further heavy rain, and the possibility of further flood warnings to be issued. We will update the situation as it changes.
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 Thursday or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 01:22
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Rain has now cleared the catchment but the River Torridge is still rising and within the Flood Alert Criteria. This river level is being continuously monitored and this message will be update at 9 am on Tuesday 22nd December
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 15:37
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
The risk of flooding from rivers has now reduced, and river levels are falling below levels of concern. River levels still remain high and as a result this Flood Alert is still in force. Showers may continue throughout Monday and Tuesday but are not expected to cause river levels to rise further. No further flooding to fields and roads is expected, however there may be standing water seen for several days. This message will be updated on Sunday 20th December around 11am
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 11:44
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Rain has now cleared catchments in this area and no significant rainfall throughout today, or overnight, is forecasted. River levels still remain high in this area but have peaked and will continue to fall for the rest of the day and overnight. The situation is improving and this message will be updated later this afternoon, around 2pm, or sooner if river levels change.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 13:21
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible during Friday 18th December through to the morning of Saturday 19th December. Showers are forecast for Friday morning. This will turn into heavy and intense rainfall during Friday afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Saturday. Widespread totals of up to 35mm, with localised totals up to 70mm are forecast within a 15 hour period from Friday afternoon. Areas of higher ground such as Dartmoor may see isolated totals of up to 100mm in 15 hours. Rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. Further heavy rainfall is also forecast for Monday into Tuesday. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 10:23
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible during Friday 18th December through to the morning of Saturday 19th December. Showers are forecast for Friday morning. This will turn into heavy and intense rainfall during Friday afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Saturday. Widespread totals of up to 35mm, with localised totals up to 70mm are forecast within a 15 hour period from Friday afternoon. Areas of higher ground such as Dartmoor may see isolated totals of up to 100mm in 15 hours. Rivers are expected to respond quickly to this rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers is possible. Surface water may be deep, especially where leaves have blocked the drains. Further heavy rainfall is also forecast for Monday into Tuesday. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 09:06
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible throughout today, Sunday 15 March. Rain has fallen overnight and is forecast to continue till early afternoon today, causing river levels to rise.
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. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:39
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight on Monday the 9th of March into Tuesday. Rain is forecast this evening and overnight. River catchments are still saturated after recent storms and river levels are expected to rise overnight and into the morning.
Forecast levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from early Tuesday morning.
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 Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:31
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible throughout Saturday night into the morning of Sunday 1st March.
The heavy and persistent rainfall experienced in the early hours of Saturday morning has now cleared the area, with wintry showers to follow over tonight and tomorrow.
The ground in many areas is totally saturated. Flooding to low lying land and roads is still expected. River levels are beginning to fall and will continue to fall this evening and overnight.
Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Sunday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 10:45
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is expected on Saturday 29th February
The heavy and persistent rainfall experienced in the early hours of Saturday morning has now cleared the area, with wintry showers to follow throughout the day.
The ground in many areas is totally saturated and the rainfall has caused rivers to rise and they are expected to remain high throughout Saturday.
Flooding to low lying land and roads is still expected, and flood waters may be deep and fast flowing within this area. River levels have begun to stabilise and are slowly beginning to fall in upstream locations.
Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Saturday evening.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 15:49
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible overnight Friday (28th February) into Saturday (29th February).
Bands of heavy rain are forecast to pass through Devon during Friday and into Saturday with a risk of some particularly localised bursts. River catchments are still saturated after the recent storms, and river levels are beginning to rise.
The main areas of concern are Dolton, Great Torrington, Bideford and Westward Ho!, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the night and into Saturday.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message is based on the latest forecast and will be updated when the situation changes. Flood warnings will be issued when necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:16
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Sunday into Monday. Heavy rain has fallen over the last 48 hours and river levels remain high. Specific areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Heaviest rain has cleared this area but rain showers are forecast for the next few days. This will cause river levels to remain high into Monday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Monday or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:48
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible from Sunday into Monday. There has been heavy rainfall overnight into Sunday, and river levels are remaining high. Specific areas of concern, are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Rain is forecast to continue throughout Sunday morning, with scattered showers over Sunday afternoon. This will cause river levels to remain high into Monday. 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 15:07
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Saturday afternoon and into Sunday.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue overnight and river levels are likely to respond quickly.
Areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers, which are expected to flood.
We expect the river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 16 February. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 20:28
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Rainfall throughout the day has kept river levels high. This alert will remain in place overnight and will be updated Friday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:27
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible on Thursday morning.
Heavy rainfall is expected overnight. River levels are likely to respond quickly.
Areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers, which are expected to flood.
We expect the river levels to remain high throughout Thursday. A flood warning may subsequently be issued, please remain alert for possible further messages.
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 Thursday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 16:24
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
Flooding is possible later this afternoon and into tonight.
The persistent and sometimes heavy rainfall experienced in the North Devon area is expected to continue this afternoon, clearing the area late this evening.
River levels in the area are likely to rise this afternoon and remain high overnight.
This will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads.
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. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 15:27
River Torridge, Kenwith Stream
River levels are forecast to rise across Devon as a result of heavy rainfall this afternoon and overnight into Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible widely throughout Devon.
Several periods of heavy rain are likely from Wednesday afternoon until early Friday. 30 to 50 mm of rain is likely to accumulate quite widely during this time, with 60 to 90 mm over some south-facing hills. Overall accumulation of rain on saturated ground means we expect river levels to remain high for the coming days.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff across the area checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 19 December, or earlier if the situation changes.