A Flood Alert was issued for River Teign area in Devon, Torbay on 26th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Teign, River Bovey, River Lemon, River Kenn.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Teign at Clifford Bridge rose 0.64m, peaking at 1.43m, while the River Lemon at Templers Road climbed 0.43m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 February 2026 . Heavy rainfall in expected this evening, overnight and into Friday 27th February. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. The main areas of concern are Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Shaldon, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. We expect the river to remain high throughout the day though no flooding to properties is currently forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or dr
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Bridge | River Teign | +0.64m | 1.43m |
| Templers Road | River Lemon | +0.43m | 0.76m |
| Union Bridge | River Lemon | +0.37m | 0.59m |
| Holbeam Dam | River Lemon | +0.28m | 0.61m |
| Holbeam Dam Downstream | River Lemon | +0.28m | 0.67m |
| Bovey Parke | River Bovey | +0.15m | 0.89m |
| North Bovey | River Bovey | +0.13m | 0.42m |
| Bickington | River Lemon | +0.11m | 0.67m |
| Chudleigh Bridge | River Teign | +0.06m | 0.98m |