Flood Alert Issued for River Cober in Cornwall Through February 29

Source: Environment Agency · Cornwall

This alert is no longer in effect.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 Cober in Cornwall, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Sunday.

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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Cober. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as river levels are monitored.

Affected Areas

The alert is specifically for the River Cober area within Cornwall, part of the Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly region. The main areas of concern are low-lying land and roads near the river, with specific emphasis on low-lying areas at Trenear.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to monitor the situation closely. Avoid using low-lying roads near the river that may be prone to flooding. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor river levels and will provide updates as the situation changes.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high and falling slowly. However, a small rise in levels is forecast in response to rain expected overnight into Sunday morning. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of low-lying land and roads near the riverbanks.

Timeline

The alert was raised on February 28, 2026, and remains in effect through February 29, 2026. An update to this message is expected to be issued by 11:00 AM on February 29, 2026.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Cober in Cornwall, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Sunday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Cornwall. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.