Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Tamar Across Devon and Cornwall
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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 River Tamar region, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon and Cornwall
- 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 Cornwall.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle River Tamar area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following forecast rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly. Specific focus is placed on areas surrounding the River Tamar, River Lyd, and River Thrushel. Additionally, low-lying land and roads close to the River Ottery are expected to be impacted by the rising water levels.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Residents should monitor local conditions and stay updated on further messaging as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain is forecast overnight on Tuesday, acting on already saturated catchments. Rivers in the area are expected to respond to the precipitation. While flooding is anticipated for roads and low-lying land near the River Ottery starting late Tuesday evening, the Environment Agency notes that no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Timeline
The alert is effective from the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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