Flood Alert Issued for River Cober in Cornwall Through February 19
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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 River Cober in Cornwall, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Cornwall.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Cober (ID: 114WAFCOBER). This alert was officially raised at 5:02 PM on February 17, 2026, due to rising river levels and a forecast of heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically affects the River Cober area in Cornwall, within the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly region. Impact is primarily expected on low-lying land and roads in close proximity to the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an updated message by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain is forecast overnight on saturated catchments, which is expected to cause a response in river levels. High river levels may lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads starting late Tuesday evening. According to current forecasts, no flooding to properties is expected at this time.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective from the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The period of concern is expected to last until Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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