Flood Alert Issued for South Cornwall Coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head
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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 South Cornwall coast, warning of potential flooding during Thursday morning's high tide due to strong winds and large waves.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South Cornwall Coast
- 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 South Cornwall Coast.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the South Cornwall coast. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to a combination of high tides, strong winds, and large waves. The alert was officially raised on February 18, 2026, at 2:47 PM.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the South Cornwall coast stretching from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head. This area excludes the Tidal Fal Estuary. Low-lying coastal communities within these boundaries are considered particularly at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and recommends staying informed as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate a total high tide level of 2.55mAOD, which is approximately 0.1 to 0.2 metres above the standard tide table level. Meteorological conditions include strong Force 4 North-Westerly winds and offshore wave heights reaching approximately 2.6 metres.
Timeline
The primary risk is centered on the high tide occurring Thursday morning, February 19, 2026. High water at Falmouth is expected at 06:18 AM, though specific times will vary along the coast. Conditions are expected to ease by the time of the Thursday evening high tide. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 3:00 PM on February 19, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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