Flood Alert Info - Exmoor Rivers
Area Description
the Upper River Exe from Exford to Exebridge, the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole and Bray and their tributaries, and coastal streams from Combe Martin to Lynton.
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 24 Nov 2024 09:09
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible throughout Sunday. Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert is forecast over the weekend. Catchments are wet following rainfall earlier in the week. River levels are expected to remain high throughout Sunday. Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Sunday and may issue further flood warnings if required. Take care near areas of concern and check your local river levels on gov.uk. We are monitoring river levels. This message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 10:39
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday. Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert is forecast from lunchtime Saturday until early Sunday morning. Catchments are wet following rainfall earlier in the week. River levels are expected to be high from 10pm Saturday night and remain high throughout Sunday.
Expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers from around 10pm on Saturday 23rd November. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Sunday and may issue further flood warnings if required. Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 11am on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:04
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 15:09
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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.
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 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 16:40
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight tonight (Tuesday 15th October) and into Wednesday morning.
Heavy rainfall this evening and overnight tonight in the Exmoor Rivers area is expected to cause the rivers in the area to rise, which could cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout Wednesday with further rainfall expected throughout the day.
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 Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2024 17:42
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in the early hours of Monday morning.
Heavy rainfall is due overnight tonight (Sunday 13th October) in the Exmoor Rivers area. It is expected this will cause river levels to rise which could cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. No flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message on Monday.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Sep 2024 17:20
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Due to heavy rainfall forecast, flooding is possible overnight Saturday 7th September and into the early hours of Sunday 8th September in the Exmoor Rivers area.
There may be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout Sunday 8th September, though no flooding to properties is forecast, and flood warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels, and this message will be updated on Sunday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 16:19
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding remains possible throughout today, Thursday 2nd May following recent heavy rainfall. No further rain is expected however river levels in the Exmoor area are expected to remain high and flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Friday 3rd May, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 09:52
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on Thursday morning 02/05/2024. Heavy rainfall overnight and this morning has caused river levels to rise in the Exmoor Rivers Area 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 16:32
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday 16/03/2024, and into Sunday morning. Heavy rainfall forecast tonight in the Exmoor 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 11:30
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on Sunday afternoon, 25/02/2024.
Heavy rainfall has fallen and is continuing to fall in the Exmoor Rivers area. This has meant that the river levels are rising in response to the heavy rainfall.
We expect the river to remain high throughout today and overnight.
Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will be update this message if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 14:42
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is still possible across Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday 22/02/2024.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday in the River Exmoor 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 Thursday, although 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.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 16:23
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Exmoor 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 but 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 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2024, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:09
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding remains possible this morning, 18/02/2024, with levels in the Rivers Exmoor 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 16:49
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight on Saturday 17th February into early Sunday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the River Exmoor on Saturday evening. River levels are expected to rise and peak in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Sunday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:28
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Exmoor rivers.
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 6 Feb 2024 16:35
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight on Tuesday 6th February into Wednesday morning.
There is heavy rainfall forecast in the Exmoor rivers area on Tuesday evening. River levels are forecast to peak in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible. No flooding to properties is expected.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Further rainfall is forecast later this week and river levels are expected to rise.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:00
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Exmoor 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 17:07
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding continues to remain possible this afternoon, Wednesday 03/01/24 and overnight into Thursday. 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 over the next 24 hours. This means that river levels in the Exmoor Rivers area will rise, and will remain high for the next couple of days, as catchments are already wet. 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 will continue to monitor the river levels. This message will be updated by the afternoon on Thursday 04/01/24, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:56
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Exmoor 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 Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Exmoor 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 24 Dec 2023 14:20
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of Sunday 24th December with river levels remaining high on Monday.
There has been persistent rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area. This has meant that the Exmoor Rivers are now rising.
There will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday 25th December though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Tuesday 26th December or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 16:22
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of Sunday 24th December with river levels remaining high on Monday.
There has been persistent rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area. This has meant that the Exmoor Rivers are now rising.
There will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday 25th December though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Tuesday 26th December or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 16:41
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight Friday (8th December) and through Saturday (9th December).
Catchments remain saturated after the recent rainfall and another band of rain will fall overnight tonight and into tomorrow causing rivers to rise.
The main areas of concern are Lynton, Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton and Exford. 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 on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 16:35
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Lynton, Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton and Exford. 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 17:25
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Lynton, Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton and Exford. 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 14 Nov 2023 11:55
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in the afternoon of Tuesday 14th November.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Exmoor area. This has meant that Exmoor rivers are now rising.
The main areas of concern are Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, and Exford, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around midday Tuesday 14th November.
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. This message will be updated on Wednesday 15th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 16:22
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
River levels remain high on the River Bray, River Exe, East Lyn, West Lyn and River Mole 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 16:31
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Storm Ciaran has cleared, and river levels are continuing to fall throughout today.
Catchments are saturated and a persistent band of rainfall is expected Saturday morning. We expect river levels to respond to this rainfall, though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 13:58
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 13:19
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 31 Mar 2023 11:08
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 06:30
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 14:17
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 16:37
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible from the early hours of Tuesday 10th January. Heavy rain is expected to fall from 06:00am and will cause river levels to rise throughout the day and into the evening.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads. Please take care near the areas of concern. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated Tuesday afternoon, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:53
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 16:14
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 to 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 23 Nov 2022 16:12
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible Wednesday 23/11/2022 and overnight into Thursday 24/11/2022. Rain has been falling over the catchment and river levels are high. Blustery showers are forecast for the remainder of today and throughout Thursday, maintaining these high river levels. Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected. No flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Thursday 24/11/2022 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 14:25
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 3 Nov 2022 16:48
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Over the last 24 hours we have had heavy rainfall over the North Devon area causing river levels to rise. Some areas may receive an additional 30-40 mm of rain in a few hours which could lead to some flooding impacts.
Rivers in this area likely to respond quickly and flooding to low lying land and roads 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 Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 10:42
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible from Tuesday afternoon 15/02/2022. Heavy rain falling today is expected to cause river levels in the Exmoor area to rise.We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads near Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded. Please take care near the areas of concern. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation . This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 18:07
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on Saturday 8th January.
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has caused river levels in the Exmoor area to rise.
Further showers are forecast overnight and throughout the next few days which will cause river levels to remain higher than normal.
We expect flooding to affect to low lying land and roads at Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford.
Please take care near the areas of concern. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated on Sunday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 11:19
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible from Saturday morning.
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has caused river levels in the Exmoor area to rise. Further showers are forecast throughout the weekend which will cause levels to remain higher than normal. The highest levels are expected during Saturday afternoon.
We expect flooding to affect Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford. 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 .
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2022 15:41
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible from Saturday morning.
Heavy rain is forecast across the Exmoor area over Friday night into Saturday morning. This is expected to cause river levels in the Exmoor area to rise.
We expect flooding to affect Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford .
Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded.
River levels will remain high throughout the weekend as further heavy showers are forecast, please take care near the areas of concern.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation .
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2021 10:56
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on Wednesday, 29/12/2021. Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area. This means that the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole, Bray and upper River Exe are high. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. No flooding to properties is currently forecast. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the day on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 18:57
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Heavy rain falling throughout Saturday has caused river levels on the Barle, Lyn, Mole, Bray and upper Exe to steadily rise.
Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is possible this evening and overnight in to Sunday 26/12/2021. No flooding to properties is currently forecast. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message on Sunday, 26/12/2021, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2021 14:41
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight Saturday into Sunday. Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole, Bray and upper River Exe will remain high. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from Sunday morning. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the day on Sunday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 15:18
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight Friday in to Saturday. Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area and further rain is expected. This will mean that the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole, Bray and upper River Exe will rise. The main areas of concern are Simonsbath, Brushford, Withypool and Dulverton, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from Friday evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the night in to Saturday. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Saturday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 19:03
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight Thursday in to Friday.
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area. This has meant that the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole, Bray and upper River Exe are now rising.
The main areas of concern are Simonsbath, Brushford, Withypool and Dulverton, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 8:00pm on Thursday.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout the night in to Friday though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not currently 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 evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jun 2021 17:50
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in the morning of Monday the 28th June.
The Exmoor area is forecast to receive heavy rainfall overnight from Sunday into Monday. This is expected to cause the river levels in the area to rise.
Flooding is expected between 5:30am and 12:00pm on Monday. We expect flooding to affect Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford .
Flooding of low lying land in the floodplain and roads close to the river is expected.
River levels are expected to remain higher than normal throughout Monday. Please take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. We will update this message when the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 May 2021 12:43
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
The persistent rain across Devon has slowly cleared during Friday morning. Heavy showers are forecast to develop in some locations throughout the afternoon. A band of rain will move across the area late Friday into Saturday morning, clearing to leave showers in the afternoon.
River levels are currently steady or falling in most areas, but will remain sensitive to any further rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is still possible, although no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and check 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 13 May 2021 18:23
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight and into Friday morning.
Further heavy showers are forecasted overnight. We expect river levels to continue rising overnight and start to fall during Friday morning. Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is possible, although no flooding to properties is forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 10:36
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 North 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 Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 10:55
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
A flood alert remains in force to reflect continuing high river levels, and further rain expected during Saturday.
The outlook remains unsettled with further showers expected across North Devon. Low lying ground, roads and properties are still at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update on Sunday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 11:20
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on, and around the Exmoor rivers area today 29th January.
Heavy showers overnight have caused rivers to rise. The levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land, and roads close to rivers.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the day. Take care near the areas of concern, and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 11:36
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Rain has been falling overnight on the Exmoor Rivers Area and further bands of heavy rain are expected throughout the day which will cause river levels to remain high.
This Flood Alert is expected to stay in force until Friday. This message will be updated by midday on Thursday 21st January or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 02:12
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible during the early hours of Wednesday 20th January and into the morning. Rain has been falling over the Exmoor area overnight and continues. Further rainfall is forecast, and river levels are rising. Flood Warnings may be required. Expected levels suggest that possible flooding impacts would be to low lying land and roads close to the river.
Rainfall is forecast to continue throughout Wednesday 20th, which may be heavy at times.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and are ready to respond as required. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 16:55
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Throughout the night we have seen heavy rainfall over Exmoor. This has caused the River Mole to rise and cause localised flooding to roads and land close to the river. Although the river levels are now dropping, levels will remain high throughout the night. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 16:27
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible early Saturday morning, the 16th of January. Heavy rainfall is forecast from late Friday night through to the early hours of Saturday morning. We expect this to cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 6.30am on Saturday morning. Property flooding is possible during Saturday morning. We will monitor the situation and issue flood warnings if required. The river will remain high throughout Saturday, take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Staff are out in the area checking for and clearing blockages. We will update this message on Saturday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 10:20
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Wintry showers are expected to continue throughout today. River levels are expected to remain high throughout Monday before starting to fall slowly on Tuesday. The situation is improving and this message will be updated on Tuesday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 15:54
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 14:59
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible across Exmoor 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 24 Dec 2020 11:28
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Rain has now cleared the catchments in the area and no significant rainfall is expected today, or tomorrow. River levels remain high in this area and are expected to peak around midday today and then start to fall for the rest of the day and overnight. The situation is improving and this message will be updated on Friday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 10:58
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible over Wednesday.
Over the last few hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North 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 midday on Wednesday.
We expect the rivers to remain high throughout Wednesday, there is possibility for further heavy rain, and the possibility of further 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 Thursday or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 15:34
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
The risk of flooding from rivers has now reduced, and river levels are falling below levels of concern. River levels to still remain high and as a result this Flood Alert is still in force. Showers may continue throughout Monday and Tuesday but are not expected to cause river levels to rise further. No further flooding to fields and roads is expected, however there may be standing water seen for several days. This message will be updated on Sunday 20th December around 11am
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 12:23
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Rain has now cleared catchments in this area and no significant rainfall throughout today, or overnight, is forecasted. River levels still remain high in this area but have peaked and will continue to fall for the rest of the day and overnight. The situation is improving and this message will be updated later this afternoon, around 3pm, or sooner if river levels change before that.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 13:21
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 10:23
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 2 Nov 2020 15:05
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight.
A period of heavy rain is forecast to cross the area overnight between midnight and around 5 am.
Rivers are expected to rise to bankfull conditions and from around 3 am there will be some localised flooding to low lying land, roads, cycle paths and footways close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout Tuesday morning, although no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 13:30
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy and prolonged rainfall in the Exmoor Rivers area and river levels are high. There is likely to be flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect river levels to start falling this afternoon, however, a further spell of rain is forecast overnight and into Sunday, which may cause river levels to rise again. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Saturday evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 16:44
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible early on Saturday morning.
Forecasts suggest we will see heavy rainfall in the River Exe area overnight on Friday and into Saturday. This means that the Rivers Exe, Barle, Lyn, Mole and Bray are likely to rise.
There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers overnight and through tomorrow 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 Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 16:52
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Further showers are forecast overnight and into Tuesday 6th October. River levels will stay higher than usual. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 10:08
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the remainder of the weekend and into Monday. River levels will stay higher than usual. We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 20:12
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Prolonged heavy rainfall is continuing to fall over Exmoor.
River levels will stay high throughout the weekend.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:50
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Prolonged heavy rainfall is continuing to fall over Exmoor.
River levels will stay high throughout the weekend.
The Flood Warning for the River Lyn (East) for Brendon to Lynmouth is still in place and we are monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2020 20:38
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible in the early hours of Saturday the 3rd of October.
Heavy rainfall is currently passing through Devon, with further rainfall forecast overnight. Rivers are responding quickly and levels will rise throughout Saturday morning. Flooding of low lying land in the floodplain and roads close to the river is expected.
We expect river levels to increase and remain high throughout the weekend as further heavy rainfall is anticipated. Please take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Aug 2020 19:19
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible overnight tonight and through to the morning of Tuesday 25th August. A band of persistent heavy rainfall is due over the region this evening and overnight. Catchments are wet as a result of rainfall totals over the past few days and river levels are expected to respond to this rainfall. Levels are set to peak in the early morning and stay high for several hours afterwards. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river is possible at these times. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:39
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 1 Mar 2020 10:22
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible on Sunday through to Monday.
Isolated wintery showers are forecast throughout Sunday, with a more widespread band of rain expected from Sunday evening. The ground in many areas is totally saturated. River levels still remain high but will continue to fall throughout the day. River levels will rise again overnight in response to Sunday evenings rainfall. Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible, though no flooding to properties is forecast and warnings are not expected to be issued.
Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Monday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:26
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible throughout Saturday night into the morning of Sunday 1st March.
The heavy and persistent rainfall experienced in the early hours of Saturday morning has now cleared the area, with wintry showers to follow over tonight and tomorrow.
The ground in many areas is totally saturated. Flooding to low lying land and roads is still expected. River levels are beginning to fall and will continue to fall this evening and overnight.
Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Sunday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 10:45
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 15:49
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the night and into Saturday.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message is based on the latest forecast and will be updated when the situation changes. Flood warnings will be issued when necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 11:09
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible from late morning today, Monday the 24th February.
A band of rain is passing through Devon at present. River catchments are still saturated after the recent storms, and river levels are beginning to rise.
The main areas of concern are Lynton and Lynmouth, Challacombe, Meethe, South Molton, Dulverton, Brushford, Winsford, Exton, Exford, where levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, although no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated when the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:28
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 10:03
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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 07:43
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible from Sunday into Monday. There has been heavy rainfall overnight into Sunday, and river levels are remaining high. Specific areas of concern, are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Rain is forecast to continue throughout Sunday morning, with scattered showers over Sunday afternoon. This will cause river levels to remain high into Monday. Take care near the areas of concern, and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 12:13
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible throughout the weekend. There has been heavy rainfall overnight into Saturday and river levels are rising. Specific areas of concern are low lying land and roads close to rivers. Rain is forecast to continue throughout the weekend due to Storm Dennis. The heaviest downpours are forecast throughout Saturday afternoon and from the early hours of Sunday morning. This will cause river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 15:18
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible later this afternoon and into this evening.
The persistent and sometimes heavy rainfall experienced in the River Exe area is expected to continue this afternoon, clearing the area late this evening.
River levels in the area are likely to rise this afternoon and remain high overnight.
This will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2019 11:23
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
Flooding is possible to low lying land and roads close to the river. River Levels have reached their highest levels and are slowly beginning to fall. However, river levels will remain high throughout most of today.
The weather outlook for the next few days is for dry conditions. This message will be updated on Friday evening.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2019 19:16
River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray
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.