Flood Alert Issued for West Cornwall Rivers as Water Levels Rise
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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, including the River Hayle and Portreath Stream, effective overnight on February 21, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cornwall, United Kingdom
- 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, United Kingdom.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Cornwall Rivers area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised at 4:32 PM on February 21, 2026, due to forecast rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly region, specifically focusing on the county of Cornwall. Key waterways identified in the alert include:
- River Hayle
- Perrancoombe Stream
- Bolingey Stream
- Portreath Stream
- Newlyn Coombe River
Locations most affected will be low-lying land and roads near these rivers.
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.
- Exercise caution near riverbanks and low-lying roads.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels are forecast to rise overnight on February 21, 2026. The primary hazard is the possibility of flooding on roads and low-lying land adjacent to the specified rivers and streams. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting overnight on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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