Flood Alert Issued for West Cornwall Rivers as Heavy Rain Forecasts Threaten Low-Lying 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 West Cornwall Rivers effective through Thursday, warning of rising water levels on the River Hayle and surrounding streams.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the West Cornwall Rivers area. This alert was raised on the afternoon of February 17, 2026, following forecasts of heavy rainfall and high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly region, specifically focusing on the following watercourses in Cornwall:
- 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 the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and river levels.
- Stay away from low-lying land and roads near the River Hayle.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain is forecast overnight, and because catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to respond quickly. Forecast levels indicate that flooding is possible for low-lying land and roads close to the River Hayle starting late Tuesday evening. At this time, no flooding to residential or commercial properties is forecast.
Timeline
The alert is effective from the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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