Flood Alert for South Devon Coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on May 19, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert remains active for the South Devon coast, though the immediate threat of flooding has ended.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South Devon Coast, Devon
- Issued
- May 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Devon Coast, Devon.
Alert Details
Flood alert (severity level 3) issued by the Environment Agency for the South Devon Coast. Alert raised at 2026-05-19T11:38:45 with message updated at 2026-05-19T11:38:00.
Affected Areas
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren, covering Devon and Torbay.
What You Should Do
Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move a car. Do not put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Expected Conditions
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.
Timeline
The alert was raised on 2026-05-19 at 11:38:45. The Environment Agency will continue monitoring and issue further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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Similar severity timing
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