A Flood Alert was issued for South Devon Estuaries in Devon on 29th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the South Devon Coast.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The South Devon Coast at Seaton rose 3.05m, peaking at 2.39m, while the River Exe at Topsham climbed 1.75m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides, strong winds and large waves this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday evening Areas particularly at risk include communities within the Kingsbridge, Dart and Teign estuaries. The high tide at Plymouth on Tuesday evening is at 20:15, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.85mAOD, which is 0.42 metres above tide table level. Strong force 6 south-easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.9m are forecast over the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation Avoid b
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton | South Devon Coast | +3.05m | 2.39m |
| Topsham | River Exe | +1.75m | 2.63m |
| Clyst St Mary Millstream Outfall | River Clyst Tributary | +0.51m | 1.99m |
| Exmouth Phear Park | Withycombe Brook | +0.08m | 0.14m |