A Flood Alert was issued for River Cober in Cornwall between 26th and 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Cober.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Cober at Helston County Bridge rose 0.62m, peaking at 1.51m, while the River Cober at Loe Pool climbed 0.44m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today and overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28th February 2026 and 29th February 2026. River levels remain high and are falling slowly. A small rise in levels is forecast in response to overnight rain into Sunday morning. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. The main area of concern are low lying areas at Trenear close to the river. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston County Bridge | River Cober | +0.62m | 1.51m |
| Loe Pool | River Cober | +0.44m | 4.85m |
| Trenear | River Cober | +0.42m | 1.11m |
| Boscadjack | River Cober | +0.38m | 1.00m |
| Relubbus | River Hayle | +0.37m | 0.91m |
| St Erth | River Hayle | +0.29m | 0.94m |
| Ponsanooth | River Kennall | +0.24m | 0.51m |
| Penryn Trelawney Park | Praze Stream | +0.17m | -12.87m |