Flood Alert Info - Lower Exe area
Area Description
Lower River Exe from Tiverton to Exeter, including Bickleigh and Stoke Canon 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 26 Nov 2024 15:20
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight on Tuesday 26th November. River levels in the Lower Exe Area have dropped but further rainfall is expected over Tuesday night. Catchments are wet due to heavy rain associated with Storm Bert. Forecast rainfall tonight is likely to raise river levels and may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. River levels will remain high throughout Tuesday and Wednesday. Take care near areas of concern and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 12pm on Wednesday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 12:21
River Exe
Flooding remains possible on Monday 25th October with river levels still high after heavy rainfall. No more significant rain is forecast today, and levels will begin to fall. 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 tomorrow morning, 26/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 09:10
River Exe
Flooding is possible throughout Sunday. Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert is forecast over the weekend. Catchments are wet following rainfall earlier in the week. River levels are expected to remain high throughout Sunday. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Sunday and may issue further flood warnings if required. Take care near areas of concern and check your local river levels on gov.uk. We are monitoring river levels. This message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 10:37
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday. Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert is forecast from lunchtime Saturday until early Sunday morning. Catchments are wet following rainfall earlier in the week. River levels are expected to be high from 10pm Saturday night and remain high throughout Sunday.
Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers from around 10pm on Saturday 23rd November. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Sunday and may issue further flood warnings if required. Take care near areas of concern and check your local river levels on gov.uk. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 11am on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 13:12
River Exe
Flooding continues to remain possible today, Sunday 17/03/2024. The heavy rain experienced across the lower Exe area yesterday has cleared, however showers are still forecast overnight tonight. We expect river levels will continue to remain high on the River Exe, 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. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon 18/03/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 16:39
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday 16/03/2024, and into Sunday morning. Heavy rainfall forecast tonight in the Lower Exe area is expected to cause 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 and flood warnings may be issued if necessary. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon 17/03/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 10:44
River Exe
Catchments are saturated and river levels remain high after rainfall over the last 24 hours. Further rain is forecast on Tuesday. Flooding remains possible to low lying areas although 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. This message will be updated on 27/02/2024 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:42
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon, 25/02/2024.
Heavy rainfall has fallen and is continuing to fall in the Lower Exe area. This has meant that the river levels are rising in response.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout today and overnight.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 12:49
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain has fallen and will continue to fall throughout Wednesday and Thursday the 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 11:10
River Exe
Flooding remains possible this morning, 18/02/2024, with levels in the Lower Exe Area high after heavy rain which fell overnight. No more significant rainfall is forecast today and levels are expected to fall this afternoon.
Levels suggest that there will be 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 on Monday, 19/02/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 16:48
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight on Saturday 17th February into early Sunday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the River Lower Exe 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 6 Feb 2024 16:35
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight on Tuesday 6th February into Wednesday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the River Exe area on Tuesday evening. River levels are forecast to peak in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. No flooding to properties is expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Further rainfall is forecast later this week and river levels are expected to rise.
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 Exe
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 river levels in the Lower Exe 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 16:32
River Exe
Flooding is 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 River Exe 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 16:50
River Exe
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 River Exe 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. Possible Flood Warnings may be issued if necessary. 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 13:33
River Exe
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 River Exe 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. Possible Flood Warnings may be issued if necessary. 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 24 Dec 2023 14:16
River Exe
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of Sunday 24th December with river levels remaining high on Monday.
There has been rainfall in the River Exe area, with more rain forecast. This has meant that the River Exe is now rising.
There will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday 25th December 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. This message will be updated on Tuesday 26th December or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 17:24
River Exe
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 Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe, Stoke Canon and Exeter. 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 18:57
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Thursday 2nd November 2023.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the catchment. This has meant that the River Exe is now rising and due to peak within the next couple of hours. We expect the river levels to fall overnight.
We expect the river to remain high throughout today 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.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 12:44
River Exe
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 9 Mar 2023 16:47
River Exe
Flooding is possible from Thursday evening 9th March.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rain and snowfall in the Mid Devon area. This has meant that the River Exe now rising.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to local rivers around Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe and Stoke Canon from around 11pm on Thursday evening is possible.
We expect river levels to remain high overnight although no flooding to properties is currently forecast, we will monitor and issue any warnings if necessary.
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 morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 02:03
River Exe
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 11 Jan 2023 16:36
River Exe
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 9 Jan 2023 16:33
River Exe
Flooding is possible from the early hours of Tuesday 10th January. Heavy rain is expected to fall from 06:00 and will cause river levels to rise throughout the day and into the evening.
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 Tuesday afternoon, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:52
River Exe
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 10:11
River Exe
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 16 Nov 2022 13:36
River Exe
Flooding is possible during the afternoon of Wednesday 16th November into Thursday Morning.
Following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours catchments in this area remain wet and sensitive to any further rainfall.
During Wednesday afternoon, a further low-pressure system will affect this area, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Up to 35mm of rainfall forecast for some locations.
River levels are forecast to rise in response. The highest levels are forecast during Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The main areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to the river.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor river levels and issue Flood Warnings if required. Trash screens and blockages have been cleared in this area. This message will be updated on Thursday morning (17/11/22) or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 18:09
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Saturday 8th January.
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has caused river levels in the River Exe catchment to rise.
Further showers are forecast overnight and throughout the next few days which will cause river levels to remain higher than normal.
We expect flooding to affect to low lying land and roads at Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe, Stoke Canon and Exeter.
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 on Sunday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 10:57
River Exe
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible from Saturday afternoon.
Heavy rain has been falling across the River Exe catchment over the last 24 hours. This is causing river levels to rise.
We expect flooding to affect Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe, Stoke Canon and Exeter.
Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded.
River levels will remain high throughout the weekend as further heavy showers are forecast, please take care near the areas of concern.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation .
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2021 11:59
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Wednesday 29/12/2021. There has been heavy rainfall in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the River Exe area. This has caused the River Exe to rise and we expect the river levels to remain high throughout Wednesday. 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 constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. River levels will begin to fall again on Thursday. This message will be updated on Thursday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 18:58
River Exe
Heavy rain falling throughout Saturday has caused river levels on the Exe to steadily rise.
Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is possible this evening and overnight in to Sunday 26/12/2021. No flooding to properties is currently forecast. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message on Sunday, 26/12/2021, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2021 14:38
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday into Sunday. Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Exe area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the River Exe 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 15:17
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight Friday into Saturday. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Exe area. This will mean that the River Exe 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 into 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 06:04
River Exe
Flooding is possible early on Friday morning.
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Exe area. This has caused the River Exe to rise and there will be bankfull conditions with some localised riverside flooding.
River levels will begin to fall during the day on Friday. However, further rainfall is forecast from Friday evening into Saturday morning. This will cause river levels to rise again and there may be further flooding 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 27 Jun 2021 17:50
River Exe
Flooding is possible from the morning of Monday the 28th June.
The River Exe catchment is forecast to receive heavy rainfall overnight from Sunday into Monday. This is expected to cause the river levels in the area to rise.
Flooding is expected between 7:30am through to 2pm on Monday. We expect flooding to affect Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe, Stoke Canon and Exeter.
Flooding of low lying land in the floodplain and roads close to the river is expected.
River levels are expected to remain higher than normal throughout Monday. Please 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. We will update this message when the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 May 2021 18:24
River Exe
Flooding is possible overnight and into Friday morning.
Further heavy showers are forecasted overnight. We expect river levels to continue rising overnight and start to fall during Friday morning. Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is possible, although no flooding to properties is forecast.
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 morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 10:31
River Exe
A flood alert remains in force to reflect continuing high river levels and further rain expected during Sunday. The outlook remains unsettled with further showers expected across Devon. Low lying ground and roads are still at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update on Monday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 11:01
River Exe
A flood alert remains in force to reflect continuing high river levels, and further rain expected during Saturday.
The outlook remains unsettled with further showers expected across North Devon. Low lying ground, roads and properties are still at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update on Sunday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 12:05
River Exe
Flooding is possible this afternoon on Friday 29th January. Heavy rainfall has fallen throughout Thursday evening, across the River Exe catchment area. This has meant that the River Exe has risen.
There will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect the river to remain high, throughout Friday, 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 21 Jan 2021 12:00
River Exe
Storm Christoph has cleared and river levels will begin to fall throughout today.
Catchments are saturated and sensitive to further rainfall, though no significant rainfall is expected overnight or tomorrow
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 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 22:38
River Exe
Flooding is possible from tonight Wednesday 20th Jan and into Thursday 21st morning
Heavy rainfall has fallen throughout Wednesday evening across the Lower River Exe area. This has meant that the River Exe has risen further than predicted.
There will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the night, 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 monitoring river levels and are ready to respond as required.
This message will be updated on Thursday Morning or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 14:36
River Exe
Throughout the night we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Exe catchment. This has caused the River Exe to rise and flooding is possible throughout Saturday the 16th of January. We are not predicting any property flooding. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. The river Exe is starting to fall at Tiverton and is expected to peak in Exeter around 6pm tonight. River levels will remain high throughout the night. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 09:18
River Exe
Throughout the night we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Exe catchment. This has caused the River Exe to rise and flooding is possible throughout Saturday the 16th of January. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river with the possibility of flooding to properties. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will issue flood warnings if property flooding is expected. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 15:56
River Exe
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 14:45
River Exe
Flooding is possible across the Lower Exe 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 24 Dec 2020 17:27
River Exe
Rain has cleared the Lower Exe Area and no significant rainfall is expected overnight or tomorrow. River levels are still high and will fall slowly overnight. The situation is improving and this message will be updated on Friday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 11:40
River Exe
Flooding is possible from Wednesday evening, overnight into Thursday morning.
Over the last few hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Devon area. This has meant that the River Exe is now rising.
The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers and around bridges from 4pm 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 19 Dec 2020 16:21
River Exe
The risk of flooding from rivers has now reduced, and river levels are falling below levels of concern. River levels to 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 12:23
River Exe
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 3pm, or sooner if river levels change before that.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 13:22
River Exe
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 10:21
River Exe
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 4 Oct 2020 10:09
River Exe
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the remainder of the weekend and into Monday. River levels will stay higher than usual. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:48
River Exe
Prolonged heavy rainfall is continuing to fall over Exmoor, causing river levels to rise further downstream as water makes its way through the system.
River levels will stay high throughout the weekend.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2020 20:45
River Exe
Flooding is possible in the early hours of Saturday the 3rd of October.
Heavy rainfall is currently passing through Devon, with further rainfall forecast overnight. Rivers are responding quickly and levels will rise throughout Saturday morning. Flooding of low lying land in the floodplain and roads close to the river is expected.
We expect river levels to increase and remain high throughout the weekend as further heavy rainfall is anticipated. Please take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:41
River Exe
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 Exe
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 10:36
River Exe
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 15:50
River Exe
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 Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe, Stoke Canon and Exeter, 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 24 Feb 2020 14:40
River Exe
Flooding is possible from early afternoon today, Monday the 24th February.
A band of rain is passing through Devon at present. River catchments are still saturated after the recent storms, and river levels are beginning to rise. The main areas of concern are Bickleigh, Up Exe, Rewe, Stoke Canon and Exeter, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, although no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated when the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:28
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Monday and Tuesday. The heavy rainfall over the weekend associated with Storm Dennis has now cleared the area but river levels remain high. Specific areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Rain showers are forecast to continue throughout Monday, with further rain forecast on Tuesday. This will cause river levels to remain high into Tuesday. 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 Tuesday or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:02
River Exe
Flooding is possible from Monday into Tuesday. There has been heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours and river levels are remaining high. Specific areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Rain showers are forecast to continue throughout Monday, with more rain forecast on Tuesday. This will cause river levels to remain high into Tuesday. 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 afternoon or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:15
River Exe
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 07:45
River Exe
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 12:07
River Exe
Flooding is possible throughout the weekend. There has been heavy rainfall overnight into Saturday and river levels are rising. Specific areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Rain is forecast to continue throughout the weekend due to Storm Dennis. The heaviest downpours are forecast throughout Saturday afternoon and from the early hours of Sunday morning. This will cause river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. 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 14 Jan 2020 15:18
River Exe
Flooding is possible later this afternoon and into this evening.
The persistent and sometimes heavy rainfall experienced in the River Exe 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 27 Dec 2019 16:41
River Exe
Flooding is possible to low lying land close to the river. River Levels have reached their highest levels and are continuing to fall, but will remain high throughout Friday evening and overnight.
The forecast is for predominantly dry and settled weather over the coming days and this will see the river levels continue to decrease. This message will be updated on Saturday Morning.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2019 11:15
River Exe
Flooding is possible to low lying land and roads close to the river. River Levels have reached their highest levels and are slowly beginning to fall. However, river levels will remain high throughout most of today.
The weather outlook for the next few days is for dry conditions. This message will be updated on Friday evening.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2019 19:14
River Exe
Flooding is possible on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday.
A band of heavy rain is forecast across Devon this evening and overnight. As river levels are already high and the ground is saturated, this rainfall may result in flooding to low lying land and roads. We are constantly monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Friday 27 December 2019 or earlier if the situation changes. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.