We have only been collating detailed flood messages since May 2017.
Each Flood Warning may have multiple updates. The messages listed below may therefore be greater than the number of alerts detailed in the Flood Warning table above.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 22:03
River Plym
Flooding is expected during Thursday night and Friday morning. Take immediate action.
Heavy rain has fallen over the Plym catchment with a further 20 mm of rain expected. This has caused the River Plym to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising over the next 2-3 hours.
Properties and low lying areas around Coypool Road and Park and Ride, Marsh Close and Marsh Mills Retail Park will start to flood first. River levels are forecast to be at their highest around midnight and 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 10am 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.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 03:50
River Plym
Heavy and intense rain yesterday and overnight has caused river levels at Carnwood to rise rapidly. River levels are currently peaking but further heavy bands of rain are possible during the early hours of this morning which may result in river levels rising again. Properties and low-lying areas will start to flood first. Riverside properties at Riverside Caravan Park at Plympton, Shaugh Mill, Shaugh Bridge Car Park are at risk. Highway flooding is also expected at Shaugh Bridge and Long Bridge Road. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. 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 river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. Go to our website to view river levels.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 15:55
River Plym
Heavy and intense rain in the area has caused river levels at Carnwood to rise rapidly. A further 30-50mm of rain is forecast for this evening with flooding expected from late this afternoon. The river will continue to rise into the early hours of Saturday morning when levels are likely to peak. Properties and low-lying areas will start to flood first. Riverside properties at Riverside Caravan Park at Plympton, Shaugh Mill, Shaugh Bridge Car Park are at risk. Highway flooding is also expected at Shaugh Bridge and Long Bridge Road. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. 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 river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. Go to our website to view river levels.