Flood Alert for South Devon Estuaries

Source: Environment Agency · South Devon

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Flood alert issued for South Devon Estuaries due to high tides, strong winds and large waves on Tuesday evening.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
South Devon
Issued
September 29, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the South Devon Coast. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-29T14:12:19.

Affected Areas

Devon county, specifically communities within the Kingsbridge, Dart and Teign estuaries along the South Devon Coast.

What You Should Do

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades which may be flooded. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides, strong force 6 south-easterly winds and offshore wave heights over 1.9m. Forecast total high tide level at Plymouth is 2.85mAOD (0.42 metres above tide table level).

Timeline

Flooding possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday evening, with high tide at Plymouth at 20:15. Message will be updated by 3:00PM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about? ▾
Flood alert issued for South Devon Estuaries due to high tides, strong winds and large waves on Tuesday evening.
Which agency issued this alert? ▾
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert? ▾
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected? ▾
This alert affects South Devon. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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