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Leehamford Flooding

Devon • Live river level monitoring on River Bray
1 monitoring station
1 river
2 warning areas
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Flood risk in Leehamford today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:48:39 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Leehamford

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

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Bray 1 station
Leehamford ▬ Steady
23 Aug 16:00 • High: 1.00m
0.10m
Recent Flood Events
19 May 2026 14:01 Warning no longer in force
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
19 May 2026 11:38 Flood alert
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
18 May 2026 15:09 Flood Alert
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
1 May 2026 12:34 Warning no longer in force
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
30 Apr 2026 13:43 Flood alert
South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren
30 Apr 2026 13:39 Warning no longer in force
South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish
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Flood Monitoring in Leehamford

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 2 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Leehamford. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: riverside properties and roads at Barbrook and Lynbridge, including Sunny Lyn holiday park; Rivers Caen, Bradiford Water and Yeo and coastal streams from Braunton to Combe Martin.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Leehamford, 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.

Recorded floods near Leehamford

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2012-12-22 — Challacombe Flood December 2012 (river)
  • 2000-10-30 — Autumn 2000 Event - Brayford (river)
  • 1970-11-02 — River Bray 02/11/1970 (river)
  • 1970-11-02 — River Bray 02/11/1970 (river)
  • 1968-01-09 — Jan 9th 1968 Flood Event (river)
  • 1968-01-09 — Jan 9th 1968 Flood Event (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Leehamford today?

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

Which rivers affect Leehamford?

Leehamford has river level monitoring on River Bray — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Leehamford?

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 Leehamford flooded before?

Yes — at least 10 flood warnings and alerts have been recorded for the Devon area recently. See the flood history link below for the full archive.

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