Flood Alert Info - South Devon Rivers
Area Description
the Rivers Avon, Erme and Harbourne, coastal streams from Bigbury to Dartmouth, and Kingsbridge, South Brent and Ivybridge 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 15:04
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 16 Oct 2024 14:33
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Wednesday following overnight and early morning rain, with further spells of heavy rain forecast until Wednesday evening.
Following prolonged rainfall, catchments are wet. Rivers are expected to remain high leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads until Wednesday evening. Some areas may see surface water flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Wednesday evening into Thursday.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 22:03
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible this evening and overnight on Sunday 29/09/2024. Heavy rainfall has fallen in the South Devon Rivers 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 8 Jul 2024 16:38
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible tonight Monday 08/07/2024. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight in the South Devon Rivers 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 tomorrow morning, 09/07/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 16:33
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday 16/03/2024, and into Sunday morning. Heavy rainfall forecast tonight in the South Devon Rivers 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. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon 17/03/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:41
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon, 25/02/2024.
Heavy rainfall has fallen and is continuing to fall in the South Devon Rivers 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 22 Feb 2024 14:00
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is still possible in the South Devon Rivers Area, tonight and into tomorrow Friday 23rd Feb 2024.
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 20 Feb 2024 16:24
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight Tuesday, 20/02/2024, and into Wednesday. This flood alert is based on a forecast.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for tonight in the River South Devon area and this is expected to cause river levels to rise. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. We expect river levels to remain high during Wednesday and it’s possible Flood Warnings may be issued if necessary.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:10
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding remains possible this morning, 18/02/2024, with levels in the South Devon Rivers 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 16:36
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight on Saturday 17th February into early Sunday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the South Devon Rivers 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 16:29
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 rivers in the south Devon area.
We expect rivers 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 13:59
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 South Devon Rivers 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 16:31
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 South Devon Rivers area will remain high for the next couple of days as heavy rain is falling on already wet catchments. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by the afternoon of Thursday 04/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:55
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 South Devon Rivers 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 13:33
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 South Devon Rivers 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 9 Dec 2023 15:41
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible throughout Saturday afternoon, overnight and into Sunday.
Over the past few days, we have seen heavy rainfall across Devon. Rain has now cleared the area but river levels will remain high overnight. Further rainfall is expected during Sunday which may cause river levels to rise further.
The main areas of concern are Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Averton Giffard, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford and Dartmouth. River 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 Sunday or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 16:42
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 12:27
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Averton Giffard, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford and Dartmouth. 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 4 Dec 2023 10:06
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Monday morning.
Over the last 12 hours we have seen rainfall in the south Devon area. This has meant that the River Harbourne is now rising.
The main area of concern is at Crowdy Mill, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 10am on Monday.
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.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 16:35
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Averton Giffard, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford and Dartmouth. 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 17:28
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Averton Giffard, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford and Dartmouth. 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 16:22
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
River levels on the River Avon, River Erme and River Harbourne 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. 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 16:49
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 31 Oct 2023 18:09
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 29 Mar 2023 19:03
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 have 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 14 Jan 2023 04:39
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 18:51
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 20:00
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flood alert for the South Devon Rivers
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 15:14
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flood alert for the South Devon Rivers
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme 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 15:22
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme 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 15:30
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Sunday evening and overnight into Monday morning.
Throughout Sunday 18 December 2022 heavy rainfall has been falling in the South Devon Rivers area and is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. This will cause water levels in the Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme 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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 14:30
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible throughout Tuesday 22/11/2022 and Wednesday 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 21 Nov 2022 17:47
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible from Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
The heavy persistent rainfall experienced throughout Monday has cleared the area. Frequent heavy showers will affect most areas during Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Catchments are extremely sensitive and river levels will react to any further rainfall.
River levels continue to steadily fall but remain high. However, levels are likely to rise again based on the rainfall overnight into Tuesday 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 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 16 Nov 2022 13:30
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 13 Feb 2022 13:42
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible during Sunday afternoon 13/02/2022. Heavy rainfall this morning and overnight in the River Erme and River Avon areas is causing river levels to rise.
Bankfull conditions are expected with some localised riverside low lying land and roads flooding from 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Sunday afternoon with further scattered showers expected 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 on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2021 14:40
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday into Sunday. Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme 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 15:15
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight Friday into Saturday. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon Rivers area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme 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 28 Oct 2021 16:33
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to fall in the South Devon Rivers area until early Friday morning. This will cause water levels in the Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme to rise.
Bankfull conditions are expected with some localised riverside field flooding around Crowdy Mill from 2am on Friday.
We expect the rivers 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 12:46
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible Wednesday evening and overnight into the early hours of Thursday morning. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area, and we are expecting more rainfall showers throughout today and overnight.
We expect the river levels to remain high throughout Wednesday and overnight, and river levels are expected to start falling late Thursday morning.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers is expected. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2021 22:26
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Tuesday night and into the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area. We are expecting the rainfall to clear by midnight on Tuesday. This has meant that the rivers in the South Devon area are continuing to rise.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers is expected.
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 afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 10:36
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
A flood alert remains in force to reflect continuing high river levels and further rain expected tonight Monday 1st Februaury.
The outlook remains unsettled with potential heavy showers forecast for South and East Devon. Low lying ground and roads are still at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update on Tuesday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 10:31
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 16:15
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight into early Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall is expected overnight in the Dartmoor area. Rivers are expected to rise, and there will likely be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Further flood warnings are possible in the area, and we will update the situation as it changes.
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 11:57
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 18:38
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible in the South Devon Rivers area. Storm Christoph has caused heavy rain to fall across the area throughout today and further showers are expected into the evening. This is causing river levels to rise. 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 by midday on Thursday 21st January or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 16:02
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 14:52
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible across the South Devon Rivers area later on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday 27th December.
Storm Bella is expected to bring further heavy showers this evening and a band of heavy frontal rain overnight. This will cause rivers in the area to rise rapidly, peaking early Sunday morning. The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers in the early hours. Very strong winds are also forecast which may cause trees to fall bringing additional risk of flooding.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout tomorrow, and there is the possibility for Flood Warnings to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Sunday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 13:43
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Over the last few hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area. This has meant that rivers are now rising.
The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers and around bridges from around 2pm on Wednesday.
We expect the rivers 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 Thursday or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 11:11
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
The risk of flooding from rivers has now reduced, and river levels in your area are falling and below levels of concern. River levels are still high and rainfall through Sunday night and Monday morning is currently forecast. With catchments wet and rivers high the Environment Agency has kept this Flood Alert in force. This message will be reviewed on Monday 21st December 10am or sooner if conditions change beyond the current forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 15:34
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 11:52
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Rain has now cleared catchments in this area and no significant rainfall throughout today, or overnight, is forecasted. River levels still remain high in this area but have peaked and will continue to fall for the rest of the day and overnight. The situation is improving and this message will be updated later this afternoon, around 2pm, or sooner if river levels change.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 13:22
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible on Wednesday morning.
Over the next 24 hours heavy rainfall is predicted in the South Devon area. This will cause the Rivers Harbourne, Avon and Erme 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 15:04
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 24 Aug 2020 19:19
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 19 Aug 2020 10:22
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible this morning, on Wednesday the 19th of August. A band of heavy rain has fallen overnight and will continue this morning. River levels are rising, and flooding to low lying land and roads is possible. Further heavy showers, are forecast this evening, which will cause river levels to remain high in the area. Take care, near the areas of concern, and check your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and will update this message on Thursday morning, or earlier, if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:42
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 15:52
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford, Dartmouth, 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 17 Feb 2020 16:28
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 07:40
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 13:26
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 26 Dec 2019 19:13
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 11:41
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
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 22 Nov 2019 13:33
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible today and overnight.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over mid and east Devon.
This has meant that the Rivers Erme, Avon and Harbourne are 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.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2019 22:45
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible this evening, Sunday the 3rd of November.
Around 10mm of rain has fallen since 9pm which is causing the rivers to respond and the rivers are expected to keep rising until the early hours of Monday morning. The predicted levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. We are constantly monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2019 19:52
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Heavy rain fell during today, Saturday 2nd of November. This has caused the rivers to rise and there is currently flooding to low lying land and roads in the area. However, the rivers are now peaking and starting to recede, although levels will remain high throughout the evening. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue flood warnings if required, this message will be updated on Sunday morning, or earlier, if the situation changes. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2019 12:20
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Heavy rain fell during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 2nd November. This has caused the rivers to rise and there is currently flooding to low lying land and roads in the area. The rivers are expected to continue to rise throughout this afternoon. Although the rainfall is breaking up, showers are expected throughout the rest of the day with the potential for periods of high intensity rainfall. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue flood warnings if required, this message will be updated this afternoon or earlier if the situation changes. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2019 11:59
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Heavy rain fell during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 2nd November. This has caused the rivers to rise and there is currently flooding to low lying land and roads in the area. The rivers are expected to continue to rise throughout this afternoon. Although the rainfall is breaking up, showers are expected throughout the rest of the day with the potential for periods of high intensity rainfall.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue flood warnings if required, this message will be updated on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2019 17:22
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Heavy rain is forecast from the early hours of tomorrow morning, Saturday 2nd November, which will last throughout the day. This is likely to be widespread and persistent with the potential for surface water and river flooding throughout Saturday.
Widespread totals of around 20-40mm of rain are expected. There is potential for localised totals of up to 80mm particularly on higher ground. The forecast is unclear on the precise location of these areas in Devon.
Catchments are already wet from recent wet weather and are likely to react quickly to further rainfall. This will be accompanied by strong westerly winds which could lead to significant leaf fall, contributing to increased flood risk due to blocked drainage gullies.
We will continue to monitor the situation, this message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2019 17:31
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible late on Thursday evening and into the early hours of Friday. Heavy rain is forecast across the south Dartmoor area over Thursday night, which is expected to cause the River Harbourne to rise.
Flooding is possible between 12am and 8am on Friday. This message is based on a forecast and there is still some uncertainty about the exact locations which could be affected by flooding.
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, 01/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2019 14:58
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible on Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. Heavy rain falling across Dartmoor is forecast to continue throughout Wednesday evening, which is expected to cause rivers in the area to rise.
Flooding is possible between 8pm Wednesday and 9am Thursday and could affect Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford and Dartmouth. This message is based on a forecast, there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact locations which will be most affected.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation, checking flood defences and clearing trash screens.
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, 31/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 13:01
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible during Saturday afternoon.
Overnight heavy rain accompanied by recent showers has caused river levels to rise again. Flooding of low lying land and nearby roads is possible.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout Saturday however, it is unlikely that flood warnings will 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. This message will be updated on Saturday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2019 16:19
River Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne
Flooding is possible overnight Friday in to Saturday.
Rain is expected during Friday and Saturday and this will be heavy at times, especially over high ground. More intense spells of rain could occur almost anywhere, perhaps giving 30-40mm in 3 hours. Rivers are expected to rise in response to this rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and nearby roads is possible.
This message is based on a forecast, there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact locations which will be most affected.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout Saturday and there is the possibility that flood warnings will be issued.
Strong winds may lead to significant leaf fall which could contribute to a higher risk of flooding.
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 Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.