Flood Alert Issued for South Devon Coast: High Tides and Strong Winds Expected Monday
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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, warning of potential flooding during Monday morning's high tide due to strong winds and high 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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