Flood Alert Issued for Middle Exe Area in Devon and Somerset
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle Exe area, including Tiverton and Bampton, following heavy rainfall and rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon and Somerset
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Devon and Somerset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Exe area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels resulting from heavy rainfall recorded over the last 24 hours.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Devon and Somerset. Specific areas of concern include low-lying land and roads near the following rivers:
- River Exe
- River Batherm
- River Lowman
- River Haddeo
Key locations identified in the warning zone include Exebridge, Bolham, Bampton, and Tiverton.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
- Be prepared for potential travel disruptions on roads close to the rivers.
Expected Conditions
Forecasted high river levels are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. While the Environment Agency expects the rivers to remain high throughout the night, there is currently no forecast for flooding to residential or commercial properties. The agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions evolve.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Wednesday, 18 February 2026. River levels are expected to rise and potentially cause flooding from approximately 8:00 PM on 18 February. This message is scheduled to be updated by 4:00 PM on 19 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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