Flood Alert Issued for South Devon Coast: High Tides and Strong Winds Expected Monday

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren. This alert was officially raised on March 1, 2026, following forecasts indicating that high tides may lead to flooding in coastal areas.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the South Devon Coast within Devon and Torbay. Specific geographic regions and towns particularly at risk include:

• Torbay
• Teignmouth
• Beesands
• Torcross
• Slapton
• Dawlish

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care when near the coast.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather updates as the situation changes.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is possible due to elevated sea levels and weather conditions. The forecast total high tide level at Teignmouth is 2.25mAOD, which is 0.37 metres above the standard tide table level. These conditions are exacerbated by Force 5 Southerly winds and offshore wave heights forecast to exceed 1.4 metres over the high tide period.

Timeline

The alert is primarily effective for the high tide on Monday morning, March 2, 2026. At Teignmouth, high tide is scheduled for 05:45, with flooding possible for up to three hours either side of this time. While times of high water will vary along the coast, conditions are expected to ease by Monday evening. The Environment Agency will provide an update by 3:00 PM on March 2, 2026.