Flood Warning Issued for River Cober at Trenear, Cornwall
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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 Cober at Trenear, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads starting Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Cober at Trenear. This level 2 severity alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers properties and low-lying areas in and around Trenear, Cornwall. Key locations identified as at risk include Sawyers Court, Poldark Mine, and the B3297. This area falls under the Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly regional division.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, as these may be flooded. The Environment Agency warns that flood waters in the affected areas may be deep and fast-flowing. Residents should monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Cober are expected to cause flooding of properties and low-lying land. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels remain elevated.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to begin around 6:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026. River levels are forecast to be at their highest starting from 6:00 AM and are expected to remain high throughout the day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 2:00 PM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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