A Flood Alert was issued for North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth in Devon on 4th April 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bristol Channel.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Caen (Tidal) at Braunton rose 2.36m, peaking at 4.79m, while the River Torridge at Weare Giffard climbed 1.05m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides, strong winds and large waves today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Saturday evening. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Areas particularly at risk include Lynmouth, Combe Martin, Hele, Ilfracombe, Lee, Instow, Appledore, Westward Ho!, and Clovelly, Bideford, Barnstaple. The high tide at Ilfracombe on Saturday 04 April is at 8:26PM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 4.79mAOD, which is 0.58 metres above tide table level. Strong force 7 south-westerly winds and off
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton | River Caen (Tidal) | +2.36m | 4.79m |
| Weare Giffard | River Torridge | +1.05m | 1.34m |
| Collard Bridge | River Yeo | +0.07m | 0.46m |