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Flood Alert: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head - 29th September 2026

📍 Cornwall 🌊 South Cornwall Coast 📅 29 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head in Cornwall on 29th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the South Cornwall Coast.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Seaton at Trebrownbridge rose 0.18m, peaking at 0.28m, while the Warleggan River at Trengoffe climbed 0.16m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next two days may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening  Areas at risk include low lying areas Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road, The Quay at Looe and the B3247 Seaton. High tide at Plymouth on Tuesday is at 20:22 and Wednesday at 08:40, times will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels are 2.85 and 2.66mAOD. Expect tide leve

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Trebrownbridge River Seaton +0.18m 0.28m
Trengoffe Warleggan River +0.16m 0.33m
Pillaton River Lynher +0.14m 0.32m
Polperro River Pol +0.11m 0.18m
Wainsford River Fowey +0.09m 0.45m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.