Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Tamar Across Devon and Cornwall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Tamar area. This alert, categorized as severity level 3, was raised on the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026, following a period of heavy rainfall and rising water levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Upper River Tamar region within the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly area. Specific watercourses identified in the warning zone include:

• River Tamar
• River Strat
• River Neet
• River Ottery
• River Kensey

What You Should Do

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

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
• Stay away from low-lying land and roads near the identified rivers.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent heavy rain and saturated catchments. With further rain forecast throughout Sunday, rivers are expected to respond. While flooding is anticipated for low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tamar, no flooding to residential or commercial properties is currently forecast.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and is expected to remain in place throughout Sunday, February 22, and into Monday, February 23. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and will provide an update by 11:00 AM on Monday, February 23, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.