Flood Alert Issued for River Yealm in Devon and Plymouth Through Thursday
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Yealm area, warning of potential flooding on roads and low-lying land due to heavy rain and saturated catchments.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon and Plymouth
- 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 and Plymouth.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Yealm catchment area. The alert was officially raised at 5:08 PM on February 17, 2026, due to rising river levels and forecasted weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Yealm area within Devon and Plymouth. This falls under the broader jurisdiction of the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly Environment Agency area. Geographic impacts are expected to be concentrated near the river banks and adjacent low-lying infrastructure.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the region. The Environment Agency strongly advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local residents should remain vigilant and monitor updates as the situation progresses.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain is forecast to fall overnight across the region. Because river catchments are already saturated, water levels are expected to respond quickly to the additional precipitation. High river levels are anticipated to cause flooding on low-lying land and roads close to the River Yealm starting late Tuesday evening. According to current agency models, no flooding to residential or commercial properties is forecast at this time.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective from the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and is expected to persist until Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and plans to provide a formal update by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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