Flood Warning Issued for River Clyst from Broadclyst to Clyst St. Mary in Devon
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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 warning for the River Clyst, with deep flood waters and property flooding expected overnight in Devon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Devon, England
- 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 Devon, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Clyst from Broadclyst to Clyst St. Mary. The alert was officially raised at 11:42 PM on February 18, 2026, due to rapidly rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Devon region along the River Clyst. Key areas of concern include:
- Ashclyst Farm and Burrow Bridge
- Broadclyst Bridge, Clyston Mill, and Dymond's Farm
- Sowton Barton
- Properties and farms situated between Clyst St. Mary and Topsham, including Newcourt Barton and Cotts Farm.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as it may be deep and fast-flowing.
- Be aware that deep road flooding is highly likely in the Burrow area.
- Monitor local news and weather updates for changes in the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding in properties and low-lying areas. The Environment Agency warns that flood waters may be deep and fast-flowing in the specified zones. Significant road flooding is anticipated, particularly near Burrow Bridge.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to commence around midnight on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between midnight and 3:00 AM. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions shift.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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