Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Tamar Across Devon and Cornwall
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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A flood alert is in effect for the Upper River Tamar region through Monday, February 23, as heavy rain and saturated ground cause river levels to rise.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon and Cornwall
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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