Flood Alert Issued for West Cornwall Rivers and River Hayle Through March 3
This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for West Cornwall Rivers, warning of high water levels and potential flooding on low-lying land through March 3, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West 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 West Cornwall.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Cornwall Rivers area. The alert was officially raised at 10:32 AM on March 2, 2026, in response to rising river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly area, specifically within the county of Cornwall. The alert covers the following watercourses:
- River Hayle
- Perrancoombe Stream
- Bolingey Stream
- Portreath Stream
- Newlyn Coombe River
The main areas of concern are low-lying land and roads near these rivers, with a particular focus on areas surrounding the River Hayle.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care when traveling near watercourses.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels have risen due to recent rainfall and are expected to remain high throughout the day and overnight. While current levels are elevated, the Environment Agency forecasts drier conditions over the next few days.
Timeline
Flooding is considered possible on March 2, 2026, and March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 11:00 AM on March 3, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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