Flood Alert Issued for River Axe Area: Flooding Possible in Devon, Dorset, 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 River Axe area, warning of potential flooding to low-lying land and roads starting Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon, Dorset, 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, Dorset, and Somerset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Axe area. The alert was raised following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, which has led to forecast high river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Devon, Dorset Council, and Somerset. Specific areas of concern identified by the Environment Agency include:
- Seaton
- Colyton
- Axminster
- Axmouth
Watercourses affected include the River Coly, River Yarty, and Umborne Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take care near riverbanks and low-lying land.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Forecast river levels are expected to cause flooding to low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. While the rivers are expected to remain high throughout the evening, no flooding to properties is currently forecast. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. Flooding conditions are expected to begin around 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18. This message is scheduled to be updated by 4:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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