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Sticklepath GS Flooding

Live river level monitoring on River Taw
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Sticklepath GS today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-09-30 00:34:14 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Sticklepath GS

Sticklepath GS is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Taw. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Flood Monitoring in Sticklepath GS

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Taw is monitored by 1 station (Sticklepath GS). 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 Sticklepath GS. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: riverside properties and roads in Okehampton, including low lying parts of Mill Road, Park Row, Fore Street, St James Street, North Road and North Bridge; riverside properties and roads in Okehampton, including low lying parts of Castle Lane, The Glen, Jacobs Pool, West Street, Westbridge Close, North Road and North Bridge; riverside locations and roads between Sticklepath and Taw Bridge, including Taw Green, Newland Cross, Bondleigh, Taw Bridge, vulnerable parts of North Tawton and the A3072 at Newland Mill; low lying properties and roads at North Tawton, including Taw Bridge, Taw Bridge Cross, Mill Lane and Bridge Cottages.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 13 storm overflows within 5km of Sticklepath GS. None of the 13 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 Sticklepath GS, 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 Sticklepath GS

Sticklepath GS gets about 1,594 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 212 mm; driest June, 83 mm). That is 37% wetter 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), 1.6 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 Sticklepath GS

No recorded flood outline within ~5 km of the Sticklepath GS town centre means no flood was mapped here, which is not evidence none happened: the Environment Agency mapped only some floods, mapping effort rose sharply after about 2000, and surface-water flooding is largely absent from this record. Open the recorded-floods map →

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Sticklepath GS today?

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

Which rivers affect Sticklepath GS?

Sticklepath GS has river level monitoring on River Taw — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Sticklepath GS?

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 Sticklepath GS flooded before?

No recorded flood outline is mapped around the Sticklepath GS town centre means no flood was mapped here, which is not evidence none happened: the Environment Agency mapped only some floods, mapping effort rose sharply after about 2000, and surface-water flooding is largely absent from this record. See the flood history link below.

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