Flood Alert Info - River Dart area
Area Description
Totnes, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth and Torbay 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 18 Oct 2024 15:05
River Dart
Flooding is possible from Friday evening into Saturday morning as rivers remain high following recent rain, with further rain forecast into the weekend.
Catchments are wet and rivers are expected to remain high, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads into the weekend.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are constantly monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated on Saturday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 23:20
River Dart
Flooding is possible this evening and overnight on Sunday 29/09/2024. Heavy rainfall is forecast in the River Dart area. This will cause river levels to rise 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 on Monday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 15:49
River Dart
This alert is issued based upon a forecast.
Flooding is possible during the early hours of Friday 5th April.
During Thursday evening and overnight in to Friday, heavy rainfall of up to 25mm is forecast to fall in the River Dart area. This will cause the River Dart to rise.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Friday 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 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 28 Mar 2024 14:57
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall overnight and today in the River Dart Area has caused water levels in the River Dart and its tributaries 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 11:45
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon, 25/02/2024.
Heavy rainfall has fallen and is continuing to fall in the River Dart 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 22 Feb 2024 14:00
River Dart
Flooding is still possible in the River Dart Area, tonight and into tomorrow Friday 23rd Feb.
Further heavy rain is forecast for the area.
Although rivers in some areas may have started to fall during today, they are expected to rise in response to the rain. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible.
Flooding of properties is not currently expected. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated if the situation 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 Monday evening or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 11:10
River Dart
Flooding is possible from the morning of Wednesday 21/02/24.
Heavy rainfall has fallen and will continue to fall into Thursday 22/02/24. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising.
We expect the river to remain high throughout today and tomorrow
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:09
River Dart
Flooding remains possible this morning, 18/02/2024, with levels in the River Dart 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 Dart
Flooding is possible overnight on Saturday 17th February into early Sunday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the River Dart 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 8 Feb 2024 16:28
River Dart
Flooding is possible from Thursday evening.
This flood alert is based on a forecast.
Rainfall over the last 24 hours has caused river levels to rise. Further rainfall is forecast from Thursday evening into Friday. We expect river levels to rise again in response to this rainfall..
Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the River Dart and its tributaries.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Friday 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 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 4 Jan 2024 13:58
River Dart
Flooding is possible this afternoon, Thursday 04/01/24. Heavy rain has fallen across Devon, and is expected to continue until early Friday morning. This means that river levels will remain high for the next couple of days as the catchments are already very wet. 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 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 2 Jan 2024 16:50
River Dart
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 Dart 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 13:36
River Dart
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 Dart 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 Dart
Flooding remains possible throughout today, Sunday 31/12/23. River levels on the river Dart area 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 River Dart 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 30 Dec 2023 13:47
River Dart
Flooding is possible from the afternoon today, Saturday 30/12/23 and overnight into Sunday. Over the last week we have seen heavy rain fall across Devon, and more heavy rain is forecast throughout today. The weather remains generally unsettled for the next week, bringing wet and windy conditions. This means that river levels in the River Dart area will rise, and will remain high over the weekend. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. No flooding to properties is forecast, and flood 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 have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. 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 Dart
Flooding remains possible throughout today, Thursday 28th December. River levels on the river dart 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 13:37
River Dart
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of Wednesday 27th December.
Overnight and today we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area. This has meant that the River Dart 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, 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 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 8 Dec 2023 16:42
River Dart
Flooding is possible overnight Friday (8th December) and through Saturday (9th December).
Rivers remain high after the recent rainfall and another band of rain will fall overnight tonight and into tomorrow causing rivers 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. Do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 14:37
River Dart
Flooding is possible during Thursday.
Widespread heavy rainfall has fallen across Devon and is forecast to continue throughout the day. This will cause rivers in the area to rise.
The main areas of concern are Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay and Paignton. River levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers.
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. This message will be updated Thursday or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 15:21
River Dart
Flooding is possible from the early hours on Monday morning.
Widespread heavy rainfall is forecast overnight across Devon. This will cause rivers in the area to rise.
The main areas of concern are Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay and Paignton. River levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout Monday.
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 evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 16:34
River Dart
Flooding is possible early on Saturday morning.
Widespread heavy rainfall is forecast overnight across Devon. This will cause rivers in the area to rise.
The main areas of concern are Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay and Paignton. River levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout Saturday.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 20:29
River Dart
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 Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay and Paignton. 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 12 Nov 2023 16:21
River Dart
River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Unsettled weather is forecast to continue with persistent rain over Sunday night on 12th November and Monday morning on 13th November, bringing a risk of flooding from the early hours of Monday morning. We expect flooding to affect Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham. Catchments are wet, so river levels will remain high and respond to further rainfall. Flooding is possible on Monday 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 Monday.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 16:34
River Dart
Storm Ciaran has cleared, and river levels are continuing to fall throughout today.
Catchments are saturated and a persistent band of rainfall is expected Saturday morning. We expect river levels to respond to this rainfall, 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 2 Nov 2023 04:28
River Dart
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 2 Nov 2023 04:14
River Dart
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 22 Jul 2023 20:38
River Dart
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible this evening, 22/07/2023. Over the last 24 hours we have seen persistent rainfall in the Dartmoor area, causing the River Dart to rise.
We expect flooding to affect Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay and Paignton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours and river levels are expected to peak later this evening.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2023 20:18
River Dart
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 02:05
River Dart
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 04:29
River Dart
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 09:30
River Dart
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 Dart
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 6 Jan 2023 16:13
River Dart
Flooding is possible from the early hours of Saturday 7th January. Heavy rain is expected from 1am in the morning and will cause river levels to rise.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads. Flood Warnings may be required.
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 3 Jan 2023 18:44
River Dart
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 31 Dec 2022 15:35
River Dart
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 28 Dec 2022 15:43
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Wednesday evening and into Thursday.
Heavy rainfall has been falling in the Dartmoor area. This has caused water levels in the River Dart and its tributaries to rise.
Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected and we also expect the rivers to remain high and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We may issue Flood Warnings as necessary.
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 on the afternoon of Thursday 29 December 2022, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2022 15:21
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday.
Throughout Tuesday afternoon heavy rainfall has been falling in the Dartmoor area and is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. This will cause water levels in the River Dart and its tributaries to rise.
Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the early part of this week and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We may issue Flood Warnings as necessary.
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 on the afternoon of Wednesday 28 December 2022 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 15:32
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Monday evening 19/12/2022 and overnight into Tuesday.
Following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours further spells of rain, heavy at times, are expected through the rest of Monday, overnight, and into Tuesday. River levels will remain high throughout the early part of this week and will be extremely sensitive to further rainfall.
We may issue Flood Warnings as necessary.
Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 13:54
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Sunday evening and overnight into Monday morning.
Throughout Sunday 18 December 2022 heavy rainfall has been falling in the River Dart area and is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. This will cause water levels in the area to rise.
Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the early part of this week and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We may issue Flood Warnings as necessary.
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 on the afternoon of Monday 19 December 2022 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 15:17
River Dart
Flooding is possible Saturday 26 November and overnight into Sunday 27 November. Rain has been falling in the area and river levels are rising. Further rain is forecast this evening and into the early hours of Sunday. Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected from 6pm Saturday 26 November till 3am Sunday 27 November. No flooding to properties is forecast. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Sunday 27 November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 16:12
River Dart
Flooding is possible Wednesday 23/11/2022 and overnight into Thursday 24/11/2022. Rain has been falling over the catchment and river levels are high. Blustery showers are forecast for the remainder of today and throughout Thursday, maintaining these high river levels. Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected. 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 this message will be updated on Thursday 24/11/2022 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 14:25
River Dart
Flooding is possible from Wednesday morning 23/11/2022.
The heavy showers experienced throughout Tuesday morning are slowly beginning to clear the area. From the early hours of Wednesday morning a band of rain will bring a spell of heavy rain.
Catchments are extremely wet and river levels will react to any further rainfall. River levels will remain high throughout Tuesday. Levels are forecast to rise once again during Wednesday morning and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is likely.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff checking for blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Wednesday 23/11/2022 or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 13:30
River Dart
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 15 Nov 2022 07:13
River Dart
Flooding is possible this morning, Tuesday 15th November. Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall over Dartmoor, and river levels are now rising. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Tuesday, and may issue Flood Warnings as necessary. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Tuesday afternoon (15/11/22) or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 15:43
River Dart
Flooding is possible on the night of Monday 7th November and into the following morning with heavy rainfall and high winds being forecast between 18:00 and midnight tonight.
This will cause rivers to rise, with possible flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers from the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Further showery rain is forecast on Tuesday which may keep river levels high throughout the day.
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 Alert issued on 13 Feb 2022 10:46
River Dart
Flooding is possible this afternoon (Sunday 13/02/2022).
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising.
Bankfull conditions are expected with some localised flooding to low lying land and roads from 11:30 today.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the afternoon with further rainfall expected this afternoon, followed by showers over the next 24 hours.
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 morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2021 14:39
River Dart
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday into Sunday. Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the River Dart 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 15:16
River Dart
Flooding is possible overnight Friday in to Saturday. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the River Dart 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 16:31
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to fall in the River Dart area until early Friday morning. This will cause water levels in the River Dart to rise.
Bankfull conditions are expected with some localised riverside field flooding from 8:30pm on Thursday.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Friday with further rainfall expected from Friday evening.
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 16:50
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Wednesday evening.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Totnes, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth and Torbay areas. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising and there is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast between 8pm until midnight tonight (Wednesday 20 October). We expect river levels on the River Dart to continue to rise and remain high overnight tonight 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 and will update this message by Thursday afternoon (21 October) or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2021 16:50
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Tuesday evening. Continued rain, with heavy spells, throughout the day has meant that the River Dart is now rising rapidly and there is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the evening. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Environment Agency staff are monitoring river levels and have we staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 12:47
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon. Over the last six hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising rapidly and there is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect the river to remain high throughout this afternoon 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 have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2021 18:27
River Dart
Flooding is possible over Sunday evening.
Over the last 6 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Dartmoor area. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising.
Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 6.30pm on Sunday evening.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the evening 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 have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 14:34
River Dart
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 10:57
River Dart
Flooding is possible across the River Dart 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. 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 14 Feb 2021 16:33
River Dart
Flooding is possible across the River Dart area on Sunday 14th February and overnight into Monday 15th February. River levels are starting to rise following the rainfall today. A frontal system will bring heavy rain later this afternoon and into this evening. This will cause river levels to rise further and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is expected. 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 Monday 15th February or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 11:01
River Dart
A flood alert remains in force to reflect continuing high river levels and further rain expected during Saturday.
The outlook remains unsettled with potential heavy showers forecast for South and East Devon. Low lying ground, roads and properties are still at risk of flooding. Further warnings may be required. 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 15:33
River Dart
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 11:36
River Dart
Rain has been falling overnight on the River Dart Area and further bands of heavy rain are expected throughout the day which will cause river levels to remain high.
This Flood Alert is expected to stay in force until Friday. This message will be updated by midday on Thursday 21st January or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 21:03
River Dart
Flooding is possible during the evening of Tuesday 19th January and on into the early hours of tomorrow. Rainfall has fallen over the River Dart area, which has saturated the catchment. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, and river levels are expected to rise. Expected levels suggest that possible flooding impacts would be to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Rainfall is forecast to continue throughout Wednesday 20th, which may be heavy at times.
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 Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 16:00
River Dart
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 16:08
River Dart
Flooding is possible across the River Dart 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 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 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 19 Dec 2020 12:23
River Dart
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 Dart
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 10:22
River Dart
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 Dec 2020 15:09
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Wednesday morning.
Over the next 24 hours heavy rainfall is predicted in the South Devon area. This will cause the River Dart to rise.
The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers and around bridges from around 9am on Wednesday.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Wednesday 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 have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Wednesday evening or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 15:05
River Dart
Flooding is possible overnight.
A period of heavy rain is forecast to cross the area overnight between midnight and around 5 am.
Rivers are expected to rise to bankfull conditions and from around 3 am there will be some localised flooding to low lying land, roads, cycle paths and footways close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Tuesday morning, 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 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 Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 17:35
River Dart
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy and prolonged rainfall in the River Dart area and river levels are high. There is likely to be flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect river levels to remain high overnight. Further rain is forecast overnight and throughout Sunday, which may cause river levels to rise again. 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 midday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 10:56
River Dart
Flooding is possible today. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising. The heavy persistent rain will clear the area around midday. Another front is forecast to move in during the early hours of Sunday morning which is likely to cause river levels to rise again. The main areas of concern are Bellever and Austins Bridge, where levels suggest that there will be bankfull conditions with some localised field flooding. 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 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 31 Oct 2020 10:34
River Dart
Flooding is possible today.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Dart area. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising.
The heavy persistent rain will clear the area around midday. Another front is forecast to move in during the early hours of Sunday morning which is likely to cause rise levels to rise again.
The main areas of concern are Bellever and Austins Bridge, where levels suggest that there will be bankfull conditions with some localised field flooding.
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 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 24 Aug 2020 19:20
River Dart
Flooding is possible overnight tonight and through to the morning of Tuesday 25th August. A band of persistent heavy rainfall is due over the region this evening and overnight. Catchments are wet as a result of rainfall totals over the past few days and river levels are expected to respond to this rainfall. Levels are set to peak in the early morning and stay high for several hours afterwards. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible at these times. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:41
River Dart
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 10:44
River Dart
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 15:48
River Dart
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 Dartmeet, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay and Paignton, 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 Dart
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 07:54
River Dart
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 13:44
River Dart
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. Flood warnings have been issued along the River Dart from Dartmeet to Buckfastleigh and from Buckfastleigh to Totnes. We are constantly monitoring river levels and we 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 Feb 2020 17:19
River Dart
Flooding is possible on Friday night and into Saturday.
Heavy rainfall is expected overnight. River levels are likely to respond quickly.
Specific areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers.
Further heavy rain is expected on Saturday with the arrival of Storm Dennis. This is likely to cause increased flooding across 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 Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:28
River Dart
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 the rivers which are expected to flood.
We expect the river levels to remain high throughout Thursday, 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 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 9 Feb 2020 17:50
River Dart
Flooding is possible during the evening of Sunday the 9th of February. Throughout the afternoon we have seen heavy rainfall across Dartmoor and South Devon. This has meant that the River Dart is now rising.
Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 6.30pm.
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 constantly monitoring river levels . This message will be updated on Monday or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 16:24
River Dart
Flooding is possible later this afternoon and into tonight.
The persistent and sometimes heavy rainfall experienced in the River Dart 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 19 Dec 2019 11:41
River Dart
River levels are forecast to rise across Devon as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible throughout Devon this afternoon and overnight into Friday
Several periods of heavy rain are likely from Thursday afternoon until early Friday. 20mm of rain is likely to accumulate quite widely during this time, with 30mm over some south-facing hills. Overall accumulation of rain on saturated ground means we expect river levels to remain high for the coming days, and flood warnings may be needed.
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, 20 December, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 15:30
River Dart
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.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 10:35
River Dart
Flooding is possible today and overnight.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over South Devon. This has resulted in river levels rising.
Further rain is forecast during Saturday and overnight into Sunday. This will cause river levels to remain high in the area.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking fo,r and clearing, blockages. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
This message will be updated on Saturday evening, or earlier, if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2019 14:46
River Dart
Flooding is possible today and overnight.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over south Devon.
This has meant that the River Dart is now rising. River levels will remain high and flooding to low lying land and roads is likely.
Further rain is forecast during the rest of Friday and overnight. This will cause river levels to rise again with further flooding expected in the area.
We are constantly 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.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.