Flood Alert Lifted for South Cornwall Coast
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Environment Agency reports no remaining flood threat for South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South Cornwall
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Alert Type: Flood alert (severity level 3) Issued by: Environment Agency Effective: Message updated 2026-08-31T10:52:00; no active threat remains.
Affected Areas
South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head (excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary), Cornwall. Part of the Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly area.
What You Should Do
Only return to evacuated properties once emergency services confirm it is safe. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water can move a car.
Expected Conditions
Coastal conditions are expected to improve with no flooding anticipated. Standing water and debris may still remain.
Timeline
Alert message issued 2026-08-31T10:52:10. The agency will continue monitoring and issue further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
Same severity (low) notices issued closest in time to August 31, 2026.
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