Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Tamar 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 area, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads starting overnight on February 21.
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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. The alert was officially raised at 4:35 PM on February 21, 2026, in response to forecast rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly region. Specific geographic areas at risk include low-lying land and roads near the following rivers:
- 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 river levels and weather conditions closely.
- Be prepared for potential travel disruptions on roads near watercourses.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate that river levels will rise overnight, creating a possibility of flooding starting from the night of February 21, 2026. The primary hazard identified is the flooding of low-lying land and roads situated near the rivers listed above. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of the afternoon of February 21, 2026, with flooding possible starting overnight. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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