Flood Alert Issued for South Devon Rivers Including Ivybridge and Dartmouth

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the South Devon Rivers area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should monitor local conditions as river levels are forecast to rise.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the catchment areas of the River Avon, River Erme, and River Harbourne within Devon. Specific locations of concern include:

• Ivybridge
• South Brent
• Ermington
• Avonwick
• Averton Giffard
• Kingsbridge
• Harbertonford
• Dartmouth

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels fluctuate.

Expected Conditions

Forecast high river levels are expected to cause flooding to low-lying land and roads situated close to the rivers. While the rivers are expected to remain high throughout the morning of February 22, the Environment Agency reports that no flooding to properties is currently forecast.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:09 PM on February 21, 2026. Impacts to roads and low-lying land are expected to begin around 07:15 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.