River Lyd from Sydenham to Lifton including Leat Road (Lifton).
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Lyd
River levels remain high and may cause flooding. Flooding is possible throughout the evening and overnight on Tuesday 09 December 2025. The main areas of concern are properties and low lying areas around Station Road, Lifton. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels have now peaked but are forecast to remain high overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 10 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Lyd
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 . Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the day. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 4:00pm on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are properties and low lying areas around Station Road, Lifton. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest from 4:00pm and remain high throughout the evening. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Lyd
Flooding is expected on Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain over the weekend has caused the River Lyd to rise, with river levels expected to remain high over Sunday evening. Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible, but no further property flooding is expected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, take care near areas of concern, and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk. We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 11am on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
River Lyd
Flooding is expected on Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout Sunday. This has caused the River Lyd to rise. River levels will remain high today, but no further property flooding is expected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, take care near areas of concern, and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk. We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 10pm on Sunday, or earlier if the situation changes.
River Lyd
Flooding is expected on Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout Sunday morning. This is causing the River Lyd to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising until Sunday afternoon. Properties and low lying areas around Station Road and Leat Road in Lifton will start to flood first from around 06:30am on Sunday. River levels will remain high until Sunday evening. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, take care near areas of concern, and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk. We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 2pm on Sunday or earlier as the situation changes.
River Lyd
Flooding is expected during the early hours of Friday morning. Take immediate action. Heavy rain has fallen over the area with a further 15 mm of rain expected throughout the night. This has caused the River Lyd to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising over the next 2 hours. Properties and low lying areas around Station Road Lifton will start to flood first. River levels are forecast to be at their highest around 02:00 and remain high throughout the early hours of Friday morning. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, and roads could form flow routes. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by midday on Friday or earlier if the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.