Flood Alert Issued for North Cornwall Rivers Through Thursday

Alert Details

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the North Cornwall Rivers area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible over the next three days due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers several water bodies within Cornwall, specifically including:

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

The geographic scope includes Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly, with primary impacts expected in the North Cornwall catchment area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:

• Take care when traveling near watercourses.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rain is forecast overnight, which is expected to cause a significant response in local rivers as catchments are already saturated. High river levels may lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads situated close to the rivers starting late Tuesday evening. At this time, the Environment Agency reports 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 is closely monitoring the situation and plans to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.