A Flood Alert was issued for Middle Exe area in Devon, Somerset on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Exe, River Batherm, River Lowman, River Haddeo.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Exe at Tiverton rose 1.99m, peaking at 2.67m, while the River Exe at Stoodleigh climbed 1.97m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Saturday 24 October . Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the area. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 9:00pm on Saturday. The main areas of concern are Exebridge, Bolham, Bampton and Tiverton. We expect the river to remain high throughout the evening though no flooding to properties is currently forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton | River Exe | +1.99m | 2.67m |
| Stoodleigh | River Exe | +1.97m | 3.18m |
| Exebridge | River Exe | +1.96m | 2.28m |
| Pixton | River Exe | +1.06m | 1.25m |
| Tiverton Lowman | River Lowman | +0.31m | 0.43m |
| Bampton Bridge | River Batherm | +0.23m | 0.43m |
| Upton | River Haddeo | +0.23m | 0.36m |
| Upton Tributary | River Haddeo | +0.14m | 0.20m |