Flood Alert Issued for South Devon Coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
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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 Devon coast, effective Wednesday morning, due to a combination of high tides, strong winds, and large waves.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South Devon 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 Devon Coast.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the South Devon coast. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared for changing conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the South Devon coast stretching from Start Point to Dawlish Warren, within the counties of Devon and Torbay. Specific areas identified as being particularly at risk include:
- Torbay
- Teignmouth
- Beesands
- Torcross
- Slapton
- Dawlish
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, as these areas may become flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and recommends staying informed of further updates as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
The alert is driven by a combination of high tides, strong force 6 easterly winds, and large offshore waves. Forecasts indicate offshore wave heights of over 2.3 meters. At Exmouth, the high tide on Wednesday morning is forecast to reach 2.24mAOD, which is 0.27 meters above the standard tide table level. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Timeline
The alert is specifically focused on the morning of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Flooding is possible up to three hours either side of the high tide, which occurs at Exmouth at 07:30 AM. Coastal conditions are expected to ease by Wednesday evening's high tide. The Environment Agency will provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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