Flood Alert Issued for River Cober in Cornwall Through February 19

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Cober (ID: 114WAFCOBER). This alert was officially raised at 5:02 PM on February 17, 2026, due to rising river levels and a forecast of heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically affects the River Cober area in Cornwall, within the Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly region. Impact is primarily expected on low-lying land and roads in close proximity to the river.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an updated message by 4:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rain is forecast overnight on saturated catchments, which is expected to cause a response in river levels. High river levels may lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads starting late Tuesday evening. According to current forecasts, no flooding to properties is expected at this time.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective from the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The period of concern is expected to last until Thursday, February 19, 2026.