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Kingford Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-10-10 04:45:37 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Kingford

Kingford is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Tamar, in Devon. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Kingford’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 13:12 Flood Alert
North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth
30 Sep 2026 13:11 Flood Alert
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
30 Sep 2026 13:10 Flood Alert
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30 Sep 2026 10:43 Flood Alert
Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries
29 Sep 2026 14:52 Flood Alert
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
29 Sep 2026 14:12 Flood Alert
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Does it flood near Kingford?

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

Bude

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 Kingford

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Tamar, about 10 m from the middle of Kingford'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 Tamar nearest the middle of Kingford'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Kingford

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Tamar is monitored by 1 station (Tamarstone Bridge). 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 Kingford. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Strat at Stratton including Stratside Arts Centre, Howells Bridge Car Park and Playground, Bridge Street and The Leat; River Strat from Bush to Pinch Bridge including Willow Valley Caravan Site, the A3072 and Bush; River Tamar from Tamarstone to Druxton Bridge including Boyton, Bridgerule and the A3072; Rivers Strat and Neet at Helebridge including the A3072 and Hele Road.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Kingford. None of the 4 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Kingford, 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 Kingford

Kingford gets about 1,289 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 151 mm; driest April, 74 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), 2.1 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 Kingford

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 →

  • 2023-05-09 — Bush, Bude (Main river)
  • 2018-12-07 — Bridgerule (Main river)
  • 2018-12-07 — Tamarstone Bridge (Main river)
  • 2018-12-07 — CW9590 - Tamarstone (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2018-12-07 — CW9573 - Bridgerule (Main river)
  • 2015-02-26 — CW9437 - Bridgerule (Main river)
  • 2013-10-28 — CW9291 - Bridgerule (Main river)
  • 2013-10-28 — CW9294 - Bridgerule - Tamarstone (Main river)
  • 2012-12-20 — CW9244 - Bridgerule (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — CW8829 - Bush (Main river)
  • 2008-07-09 — CW8796 - Bridgerule (Main river)
  • 2004-02-01 — CW8455 - Bridgerule (Main river)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Kingford today?

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

Which rivers affect Kingford?

Kingford has river level monitoring on River Tamar — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Kingford?

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 Kingford flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 6 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2018. 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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