Flood Alert Issued for Middle Exe Area in Devon and Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Exe area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels resulting from heavy rainfall recorded over the last 24 hours.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Devon and Somerset. Specific areas of concern include low-lying land and roads near the following rivers:

• River Exe
• River Batherm
• River Lowman
• River Haddeo

Key locations identified in the warning zone include Exebridge, Bolham, Bampton, and Tiverton.

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 level updates.
• Be prepared for potential travel disruptions on roads close to the rivers.

Expected Conditions

Forecasted high river levels are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. While the Environment Agency expects the rivers to remain high throughout the night, there is currently no forecast for flooding to residential or commercial properties. The agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions evolve.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of Wednesday, 18 February 2026. River levels are expected to rise and potentially cause flooding from approximately 8:00 PM on 18 February. This message is scheduled to be updated by 4:00 PM on 19 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.