A Flood Alert was issued for South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head in Cornwall on 4th April 2026. Affected watercourses included the South Cornwall Coast.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Fowey at Trekeivesteps rose 0.13m, peaking at 0.49m, while the River Fowey at Wainsford climbed 0.10m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides and forecast weather conditions this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 1 hour either side of high tide on Saturday evening. Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas and quaysides in Fowey, Lostwithiel, Looe, Millendreath, Seaton. The high tide at Plymouth on Saturday evening is at 20:13, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.56mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.3 and 0.4 metres above tide table level. Strong force 7 South Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast ov
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trekeivesteps | River Fowey | +0.13m | 0.49m |
| Wainsford | River Fowey | +0.10m | 0.51m |
| Pillaton | River Lynher | +0.07m | 0.43m |