Flood Alert Info - South Devon coast from Plymouth to Start Point

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday morning.  Areas particularly at risk include Challaborough, Hope Cove, North and South Sands. The high tide at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is at 08:30, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.81mAOD, which is 0.58 metres above tide table level. Strong force 8 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 5m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday evening's high tide.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next two days may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from Friday evening to Saturday morning.  Areas particularly at risk include Challaborough, Hope Cove, North and South Sands. The high tide at Plymouth on Friday is at 05:45PM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.83mAOD, which is 0.48 metres above tide table level. Strong force 7 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 3.5m are forecast over the high tide. On Saturday the forecast total high tide level is 2.91mAOD at 06:00AM, which is 0.39 metres above tide table level. Strong force 7 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4.1m are forecast over the high tide.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

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.

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.

Flooding is possible over the Friday morning high tide. Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast on Friday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 06:45 AM on Friday 18th February, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 9 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 4.5m are forecast, which could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be up to 0.47m higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Please be aware of the dangers caused by strong winds, particularly in exposed locations. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.