Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Tamar in Devon and Cornwall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper River Tamar area. The alert was officially raised at 4:35 PM on February 21, 2026, in response to forecast rising river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly region. Specific geographic areas at risk include low-lying land and roads near the following rivers:

• River Tamar
• River Strat
• River Neet
• River Ottery
• River Kensey

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local river levels and weather conditions closely.
• Be prepared for potential travel disruptions on roads near watercourses.

Expected Conditions

Forecasts indicate that river levels will rise overnight, creating a possibility of flooding starting from the night of February 21, 2026. The primary hazard identified is the flooding of low-lying land and roads situated near the rivers listed above. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of the afternoon of February 21, 2026, with flooding possible starting overnight. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.