Flood Alert Issued for North Cornwall Rivers Following Heavy Rainfall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the North Cornwall Rivers area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent weather patterns.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly region, specifically focusing on the following watercourses in the county of Cornwall:

• River Camel
• River Allen
• Bodmin Town Leat
• River Valency

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, as conditions can be more dangerous than they appear.
• Stay informed by monitoring local weather updates and river levels.
• Take care near low-lying land and roads close to the rivers.

Expected Conditions

Following overnight rainfall and persistent heavy showers today, river catchments are currently saturated. While no flooding to properties is currently forecast, high river levels are expected to cause flooding on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the rivers. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as rivers respond to the ongoing precipitation.

Timeline

The alert is effective from the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026, and is expected to remain in place through the morning of Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.