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Tidal Fal Estuary

Tidal Fal Estuary at Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Perranarworthal, Truro and Tresillian

Flood alert area South Cornwall Coast, Tidal Fal Estuary Cornwall Devon and Cornwall

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Raised: 26 Oct 2026 at 11:27am • Updated: 26 Oct 2026 at 11:27am
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Monday afternoon. 
Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas in Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Mylor Bridge, the A39 at Perranarworthal, Devoran, Calenick, Truro and the A390 at Tresillian.

The high tide at Falmouth on Monday 26th October is at 17:00, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.65mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.30 and 0.40 metres above tide table level. Storm force 6 South Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3.00m are forecast over the high tide.

Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday morning's high tide. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.  
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

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Flood Event History (23)

26 Oct 2026 at 11:27am Flood Alert
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Monday afternoon.  Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas in Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Mylor Bridge, the A39 at Perranarworthal, Devoran, Calenick, Truro and the A390 at Tresillian...
30 Sep 2026 at 10:44am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waters...
29 Sep 2026 at 12:01pm Flood Alert
High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next two days may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.  Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas in Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Mylor Bridge, the A39 at Perrana...
31 Aug 2026 at 10:54am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only...
29 Aug 2026 at 12:16pm Flood Alert
High tides on Sunday may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Sunday evening 30th August.  Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas in Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Mylor Bridge, the A39 at Perranarworthal, Devoran, Calenick, Truro and the A390 at Tresi...
19 May 2026 at 11:05am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on watersid...
18 May 2026 at 11:30am Flood Alert
High tides this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 17:00 to 21:00 on Monday.  Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas in Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Mylor Bridge, the A39 at Perranarworthal, Devoran, Calenick, Truro and the A390 at Tresillian. The high tide at Falm...
2 Feb 2026 at 1:57pm Flood Alert
20 Jan 2026 at 12:21pm Flood Alert
4 Nov 2025 at 10:40am Flood Alert
9 Sep 2025 at 6:34pm Flood Alert
9 Sep 2025 at 12:33pm Flood Alert
7 Sep 2025 at 10:47am Flood Alert
1 Feb 2025 at 11:16am Flood Alert
4 Jan 2025 at 12:38pm Flood Alert
19 Oct 2024 at 12:23pm Flood Alert
18 Oct 2024 at 11:53am Flood Alert
17 Oct 2024 at 11:16am Flood Alert
16 Oct 2024 at 12:48pm Flood Alert
21 Sep 2024 at 12:39pm Flood Alert
18 Sep 2024 at 2:17pm Flood Alert
22 Aug 2024 at 12:51pm Flood Alert
21 Aug 2024 at 12:27pm Flood Alert

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This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 211042 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 114WATFALEST1

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