A Flood Alert was issued for South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head in Cornwall on 16th July 2026. Affected watercourses included the South Cornwall Coast.
Local monitoring gauges did not record a significant level change for this event, which may indicate a precautionary or rainfall-forecast-based alert.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible over the high tide tonight on Thursday 16th July at 21:11. Areas particularly at risk include low lying areas including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe and the B3247 at Seaton. The high tide at Looe on Thursday 16th July is at 21:11, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.71mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be up to 0.2 metres above tide