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Combeinteignhead Flooding

Devon • Live river level monitoring on River Teign
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Combeinteignhead today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-08 02:14:12 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Combeinteignhead
Combeinteignhead
Village in Devon, England

Combeinteignhead or Combe-in-Teignhead is a village in the civil parish of Haccombe with Combe, in the Teignbridge district, in south Devon, England. It lies between Newton Abbot and Shaldon, about half a mile (1 km) inland from the estuary of the River Teign.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 13:12 Flood Alert
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Does it flood near Combeinteignhead?

Towns and villages near Combeinteignhead with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Shaldon · Kingsteignton · Paignton · Starcross

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Combeinteignhead

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Teign (tidal here), about 90 m from the middle of Combeinteignhead's gauges.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Teign nearest the middle of Combeinteignhead's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Combeinteignhead

Combeinteignhead is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Teign, in Devon. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Teign is monitored by 1 station (Coombe Cellars). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Combeinteignhead. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Low-lying parts of the Teign Estuary including The Strand at Ringmore, the Quays at Teignmouth, the Passage House Hotel and Coombe Cellars Inn; Low-lying parts of Shaldon and Teignmouth including The Strand, Bridge Road, Fore Street and Ringmore Road areas at Shaldon and the Back Beach and Town Centre areas of Teignmouth; Low-lying properties and roads in Kingsteignton, including Jetty Marsh Road, Newton Abbot Racecourse, the A383 Newton Road and Kingsteignton Industrial and Retail Parks; vulnerable areas around the Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road and Pottery Road.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 51 storm overflows within 5km of Combeinteignhead. None of the 51 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Combeinteignhead, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Combeinteignhead

Combeinteignhead gets about 980 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 116 mm; driest July, 52 mm). That is 16% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.4 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Combeinteignhead

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2014-01-01 — Wave Overtopping Winter 2014 (Sea)
  • 2012-08-04 — Luton Flood August 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-08-04 — Sandygate Flood August 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2004-10-24 — Teignmouth, October 2004 (Sea)
  • 2001-03-20 — Under Way RD - Kingskerswell - March 2001 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2001-03-20 — Whitpot Mill - March 2001 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2001-03-20 — Combeinteignhead - March 2001 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2001-03-20 — Yon Street - Kingskerswell - March 2001 (Drainage)
  • 2001-03-20 — Combeinteignhead - March 2001 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2001-03-20 — Dacca Bridge - Kingskerswell - March 2001 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2001-03-20 — Church End RD - Kingskerswell - March 2001 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2001-01-01 — EA113FEO01022 (Ordinary watercourse)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Combeinteignhead today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Combeinteignhead?

Combeinteignhead has river level monitoring on River Teign — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Combeinteignhead?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Combeinteignhead flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 2 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2001. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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