Flood Alert Issued for West Cornwall Rivers and Surrounding Areas
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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 several rivers in Cornwall, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 27, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Cornwall.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Cornwall Rivers area. This alert was raised at 9:59 PM on February 26, 2026, due to rising water levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly region, specifically focusing on the county of Cornwall. Impacted waterways include:
- River Hayle
- Perrancoombe Stream
- Bolingey Stream
- Portreath Stream
- Newlyn Coombe River
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local conditions are being closely monitored by officials.
Expected Conditions
High river levels occurring overnight may lead to flooding. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of low-lying land and roads situated near the mentioned rivers and streams.
Timeline
The flood alert is in effect for February 26, 2026, and February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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