Flood Alert Info - South Devon Estuaries

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Low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries.

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 issued on 19 Oct 2024 14:24

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 8 pm on Saturday evening and 08:15 am on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Expect tides to be upto 360 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday evening is 2.80 mAOD, this is 0.12 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday morning is 2.92 mAOD, this is 0.36 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:05

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening and Saturday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 7.15pm on Friday evening and 7.40am on Saturday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Expect tides to be around 180mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. This Flood Alert will remain in force for all high tides upto and including the AM high tide on Sunday 20th October. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Friday evening is 2.96 mAOD, this is 0.18 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday morning is 2.80 mAOD, this is 0.16 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 11:49

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 6:31pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Expect tides to be around 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. This Flood Alert will remain in force for all high tides upto and including the AM high tide on Sunday 20th October. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Thursday evening is 2.86 mAOD, this is 0.1 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 13:41

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Wednesday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 17:45 pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Expect tides to be around 250mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. This Flood Alert will remain in force for all high tides upto and including the AM high tide on Sunday 20th October. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday evening is 2.86 mAOD, this is 0.25 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 09:11

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening. High water at Plymouth on Friday is at 8.15pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. We expect flooding to affect low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local news reports. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.85 mAOD, this is 0.05 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 12:26

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Thursday and Friday evenings. High water at Plymouth on Thursday is at 7.30pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. We expect flooding to affect low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local news reports. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.84 mAOD.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 13:27

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible during the evening high tide on Thursday 22nd August. High water at Plymouth on Thursday evening is at 20:45 BST. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 4 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 1.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 140mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Thursday evening is 2.87 mAOD, this is 0.14 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 14:17

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Wednesday morning 10th April. High water at Plymouth on Wednesday morning is at 07:45 BST. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.3 m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 120 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday morning is 2.82 mAOD, this is 0.12 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 14:12

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Monday evening 8th April, Tuesday morning 9th April and Wednesday morning 10th April. High water at Plymouth on Monday evening is at 18:30 BST. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 7 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 500 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Monday evening is 2.95 mAOD, this is 0.51 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is 2.85 mAOD, this is 0.16 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday morning is 2.83 mAOD, this is 0.13 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 12:32

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Monday 8th April, Tuesday morning 9th April and Wednesday morning 10th April. High water at Plymouth on Monday morning is at 06:15 BST. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 4 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Monday morning is 2.86 mAOD, this is 0.3 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Monday evening is 2.97 mAOD, this is 0.53 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 14:47

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Thursday morning. High water on Thursday morning at Plymouth is at 08:30, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.9 m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 0.33 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.83 mAOD, this is 0.33 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 14:14

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday morning. High water on Wednesday morning at Plymouth is at 07:45, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.9 m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 0.15 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.74 mAOD, this is 0.15 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 13:34

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tides from Monday until Wednesday. High water on Tuesday morning at Plymouth is at 07:00, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.5 m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 80 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.90 mAOD, this is 0.08 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 13:52

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tides from Monday until Wednesday. High water on Monday morning at Plymouth is at 06:15, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 3 northerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.0m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 120 mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.88 mAOD, this is 0.12 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 13:38

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tides from Sunday morning until Wednesday. High water on Sunday morning at Plymouth is at 5:30am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 2 northerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.87 mAOD, this is 0.3 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 12:32

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Tuesday 13th February. High water at Plymouth is at 08:00a.m. on Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.90m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 230mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is 2.96 mAOD, this is 0.23 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 12:14

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th. High water at Plymouth is at 07:30a.m. on Monday, 08:00a.m. on Tuesday and on 08:45a.m. on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 3 north westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.10m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 240mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Monday morning is 3.01 mAOD, this is 0.24 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is 2.92 mAOD, this is 0.19 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 13:35

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on the evening of Saturday 10th of February and on the morning of Sunday 11th of February. High water at Plymouth is at 18:30 on Saturday evening and 06:45 on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 4 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday evening is 2.80 mAOD, this is 0.5 metres above astronomical tide level on Saturday evening. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday morning is 2.88 mAOD, this is 0.21 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 12:23

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 06.00am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.8m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.98 mAOD, this is 0.5 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 13:32

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 05.00am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 3 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 720mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.92 mAOD, this is 0.72 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 05:28

South Devon Coast

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 30 Sep 2023 13:49

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide of Saturday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 7.24pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 4 southerly winds are forecast. Low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries may be affected. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 2.86 mAOD, this is 0.05 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 06:58

South Devon Coast

Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 17:59

South Devon Coast

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2023 14:36

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Wednesday morning (22nd February). High water at Plymouth is at 7:15 am, times of high water will vary along the coast. High spring tides are forecast to cause minor flooding in exposed coastal locations including at the quayside at Kingsbridge, footpaths in Totnes and minor roads throughout the estuaries. Strong force 5 north westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 0.8 m are forecast along the coast. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at 7:15 am is 2.80 mAOD, this is 0.03 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2022 18:44

South Devon Coast

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 17 Feb 2022 14:12

South Devon Coast

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.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2022 15:50

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 6:30am, times of high water will vary along the coast. High spring tides are forecast to cause minor flooding in exposed coastal locations including at the quayside at Kingsbridge, footpaths in Totnes and minor roads throughout the estuaries. Expect tides to be around 260mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. Strong force 7 northerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.3m are forecast along the coast. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at 6:30am is 2.83 mAOD, this is 0.26 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 14:34

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Wednesday morning. High water at Teignmouth is at 07:30am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Tide levels are expected to be high, and strong force 7 Southerly winds will result in offshore wave heights nearing 2.6m. Wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations is expected. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Teignmouth is 2.70 mAOD, this is 0.47 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 13:19

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday morning. High water at Dartmouth is at 6:15 am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Tide levels are expected to be high, and strong force 6 south westerly winds will result in offshore wave heights nearing 2.7m. Wave overtopping of sea defences, and sea spray, in exposed coastal locations is expected. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:33

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Sunday evening. High water at Plymouth on Sunday evening is at 5:45pm; times of high water vary along the coast. On Sunday evening strong force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 4.4m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local news, and stay away from areas of risk. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or earlier if the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday night is 2.97 mAOD, this is 0.3 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 13:37

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. High water at Plymouth on Saturday evening is at 04:45pm, and on Sunday morning is at 05:15am; times of high water vary along the coast. On Saturday evening strong force 6 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 3.5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local news, and stay away from areas of risk. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Saturday night is 2.59 mAOD, this is 0.36 metres above astronomical tide level. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Sunday morning is 2.57 mAOD, this is 0.37 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2020 17:40

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for this evening’s high tide. High water at Plymouth is at 8:30pm. Times of high water vary along the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local news, and stay away from areas of risk. This message will be updated on Tuesday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth tonight is 3.05 mAOD, this is 0.4 metres above astronomical tide level. Offshore waves of 2.3m are expected, with force 6 winds from South South East.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2020 16:09

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for this evening’s high tide. High water at Plymouth is at 7:45pm. Times of high water vary along the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local news, and stay away from areas of risk. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth tonight is 2.94 mAOD, this is 0.13 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2020 16:51

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for this evening’s high tide. High water at Plymouth is at 7:00pm. Times of high water vary along the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local news, and stay away from areas of risk. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth tonight is 2.87 mAOD, this is 0.05 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2020 14:39

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for high tide on Saturday evening 19th September. High water at Plymouth on Saturday evening is at 8:15pm. Times of high water vary along the coast. Tides are rising to spring tides, peaking on Saturday. High tide levels, along with force 3 east north easterly winds and associated waves are forecast. This could result in minor overtopping and spray along the coast. Flooding is possible, particularly around the quayside in Kingsbridge and footpaths in Totnes. People are advised to stay away from at risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will monitor the situation and update this message if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2020 15:16

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for evening high tides on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September. High water at Plymouth on Friday evening is at 7:30pm, and Saturday evening at 8:15pm. Times of high water vary along the coast. Tides are rising to spring tides, peaking on Saturday. High tide levels, along with force 3 to 5 east north easterly winds and associated waves are forecast. This could result in minor overtopping and spray along the coast. Flooding is possible, particularly around the quayside in Kingsbridge and footpaths in Totnes. People are advised to stay away from at risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will monitor the situation and update this message if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 14:16

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for high tide, on Friday the 21st of August. High spring tides, coinciding with strong winds, and large waves, are expected to cause flooding on Friday evening. High water, at Plymouth is at 20:30. Flooding is possible, 2 hours, either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Tide levels, are rising towards spring tides which peak on Friday. Storm Ellen, is forecast to bring force 6 south westerly winds and large waves which are expected to cause wave overtopping, and sea spray, in exposed locations. Avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will monitor the situation and will update, on Saturday, or earlier if the situation changes. The forecast high tide level, at Plymouth is 2.83 mAOD. This is 0.17 metres above the astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 15:01

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for high tides on Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st August. High spring tides coinciding with strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding, particularly on Friday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 19:45 on Thursday and 08:15 on Friday morning. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Tide levels are rising towards spring tides which peak on Friday. Storm Ellen is forecast to bring force 6 to 8 south to south westerly winds and large waves which are expected to cause wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations. Avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will monitor the situation and will update by 1pm on Friday. The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 3.00 and 2.87 mAOD for Thursday PM and Friday AM. This is 0.41 and 0.51 metres above the respective astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 15:20

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over all high tides tomorrow morning through to and including Thursday morning. High water at Plymouth on Wednesday is at 19:15. On Thursday it is at 07:30. Times of high water will vary along the coast. High astronomical tides together with strong Force 5 west, south westerly winds are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast and monitor their local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and update as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the highest forecast tide level at Plymouth for this time period is 2.86 mAOD at 19:15 on Wednesday and 3.01 mAOD on Thursday at 07:30. This is 0.29 meters and 0.22 meters above astronomical tidal level.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 14:29

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over all high tides tomorrow morning through to and including Thursday morning. High water at Exmouth on Wednesday is at 08:15am, and 20:45pm. On Thursday it is at 09:00am. Times of high water will vary along the coast. High astronomical tides together with strong Force 5 west, south westerly winds are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast and monitor their local weather conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The highest forecast tide level at Exmouth for this time period is 2.39 mAOD at 08:15am on Wednesday. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issues update as required.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:30

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday morning. High water at Plymouth is at 8.36am, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 7 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 4.5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be around 470mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth is 3.07 mAOD, this is 0.47 metres above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 12:10

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for the high tides on Tuesday the 11th of February and the morning of Wednesday the 12th of February. Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High water at Plymouth is at 19:30 on Tuesday evening and 08:00 on Wednesday morning. High water times will vary slightly along the coast. The current forecast conditions, associated with strong winds and large waves from storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from the areas of risk and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated on Wednesday or earlier if the situation changes

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:35

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for the high tides on Monday the 10th of February and the morning of Tuesday the 11th of February. Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High water at Plymouth is at 18:45 on Monday evening and 07:15 on Tuesday morning. The times of high water will vary along the coast. The current forecast conditions, associated with strong winds and large waves from storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from the areas of risk and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated on Tuesday or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:39

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for the high tides from Sunday the 9th of February and the morning of Monday the 10th of February. Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High water at Plymouth is at 18:00 on Sunday evening and 06:30 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast. The current forecast conditions, associated with strong winds and large waves from storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 12:47

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible for morning high tides from Sunday the 9th of February until at least Thursday the 13th. Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides, the largest tide is forecast for Thursday the 13th. High tide at Plymouth is at 05:30am on Sunday and 06:30am on Monday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. The current forecast conditions, associated with strong winds and large waves from storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and localised flooding in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 12:19

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday evening. High water on Tuesday evening at Plymouth is at 8:30pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 5.6m are forecast on Tuesday evening. This is likely to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message by midday on Wednesday. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level for Tuesday evening at Plymouth is 2.71 mAOD, this is 0.55 metres above astronomical tide levels.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 16:23

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Monday evening, Tuesday morning and evening. High water on Monday evening at Plymouth is at 7:45pm and 08:15am on Tuesday morning, times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 6 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 4m are forecast on Monday Evening; with force 5 Southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m forecast on Tuesday morning. This is likely to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations at the quayside in Kingsbridge, footpaths at Totnes and minor roads throughout the estuaries. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message by midday on Tuesday.Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level for Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning at Plymouth is 2.71 mAOD and 2.51 mAOD, this is 0.47 and 0.27 metres above astronomical tide levels.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 13:53

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. A combination of high tides and strong southerly winds are forecasted to result in minor flooding of quaysides, minor roads and low lying car parks within the South Devon estuaries. High tide at Plymouth is at 5.30pm on Tuesday evening and 5.45am on Wednesday morning. Conditions will remain stormy until Wednesday afternoon so take care near the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local radio. We’re monitoring the situation, and will update this message on Wednesday. Detailed information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level for Tuesday is 2.95mAOD and for Wednesday is 2.98m AOD. This is 0.47m above astronomical tide level.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2019 15:00

South Devon Coast

Flooding is possible over the high tides on Tuesday morning and evening, and Wednesday morning. A combination of high tides and strong southerly winds are forecasted to result in minor flooding of quaysides, minor roads and low lying car parks within the South Devon estuaries. Tomorrow morning's high tide at Plymouth is at 05:15am. Conditions will remain stormy until Wednesday afternoon so take care near the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions using local radio. We’re monitoring the situation, and will update this message on Tuesday. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday morning is 2.79 mAOD, this is 0.36 metres above the astronomical tide level.