Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Tamar and Surrounding Areas in Devon and Cornwall
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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 Upper River Tamar region, warning that high river levels may cause flooding on roads and low-lying land through Monday morning.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Upper River Tamar area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as river levels rise.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Devon and Cornwall. The specific watercourses and catchments affected 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:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying land and roads situated close to the rivers.
- Monitor local conditions and stay updated on further messages from the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high following significant overnight rainfall and persistent heavy showers throughout the day. Because catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to respond quickly to the ongoing precipitation. While current forecasts suggest flooding is likely for low-lying land and roads near the rivers, the Environment Agency reports that no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026, and is expected to continue through the morning of Monday, February 16, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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