A Flood Alert was issued for Upper Torridge area in Devon on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Torridge, River Waldon, River Lew.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Torridge at Rockhay Bridge rose 2.22m, peaking at 3.07m, while the River Torridge at Weare Giffard climbed 1.79m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Saturday 24 October . Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the area. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 3:30pm on Saturday. The main areas of concern are Hatherleigh, Bradworthy, Clovely and Bradford. 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 driving through flood water. This message will be updated by
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhay Bridge | River Torridge | +2.22m | 3.07m |
| Weare Giffard | River Torridge | +1.79m | 2.43m |
| Dolton | River Torridge | +1.59m | 2.12m |
| Torrington | River Torridge | +1.44m | 2.40m |
| Gribbleford Bridge | River Lew | +1.04m | 1.31m |
| Norley Bridge | River North Lew | +1.00m | 1.23m |
| Bradworthy | River Waldon | +0.83m | 1.22m |
| Jacobstowe | River Okement | +0.59m | 0.99m |
| Germansweek | River Wolf | +0.48m | 0.71m |