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Grampound Road Flooding

Cornwall • Live river level monitoring on River Fal
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Grampound Road today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 13:00:39 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Grampound Road
Grampound Road
Village in Cornwall, England

Grampound Road is a village in the parish of Ladock, Cornwall, England, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north-west of Grampound.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Grampound Road’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 14:58 Flood Alert
South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
30 Sep 2026 14:57 Flood Alert
South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary
30 Sep 2026 10:44 Flood Alert
Tidal Fal Estuary
30 Sep 2026 10:43 Flood Alert
Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries
30 Sep 2026 10:42 Flood Alert
South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point
30 Sep 2026 10:41 Flood Alert
Tidal Camel Estuary at Rock and low lying properties on the Little Petherick Creek

Does it flood near Grampound Road?

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

St Austell

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 Grampound Road

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Fal, about 10 m from the middle of Grampound Road's gauges. It flows on to the sea.

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 Fal nearest the middle of Grampound Road'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 Grampound Road

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Grampound Road. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The Lizard, Penryn, Falmouth, Truro, Ladock, Tresillian and Grampound; River Tresillian at Ladock including the B3275, Village Hall, Falmouth Arms, Post Office, Higher Cottages and Lower Cottages; River Fal from Trelion to Tregony including Grampound and Tregony; Mevagissey Stream at Mevagissey including the Fire Station, Valley Road, Chapel Street, Church Street, Fore Street and the Harbour.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 12 storm overflows within 5km of Grampound Road. None of the 12 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 Grampound Road, 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 Grampound Road

Grampound Road gets about 1,218 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 149 mm; driest May, 69 mm). That is close to 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), 2.2 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 Grampound Road

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 →

  • 2012-12-22 — CW9193 - Grampound (Main river)
  • 2012-12-22 — CW9217 - Ladock (Main river)
  • 2012-12-22 — CW9217 - Ladock
  • 2012-12-20 — CW9246 - Ladock (Main river)
  • 2012-12-20 — CW9246 - Ladock (Other)
  • 2012-11-24 — CW9092 - Ladock (Main river)
  • 2010-11-17 — CW9022 - Polmassick (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2010-11-17 — CW9022 - Polmassick (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2010-01-17 — CW8864 - Ladock (Other)
  • 2002-11-27 — CW8074 - Ladock (Main river)
  • 2000-12-12 — CW8688 - Grampound (SW) (Drainage)
  • 2000-12-07 — CW8617 - Ladock (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 Grampound Road today?

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

Which rivers affect Grampound Road?

Grampound Road has river level monitoring on River Fal — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Grampound Road?

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 Grampound Road flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1976. 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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