Flood warnings in Cornwall right now

From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October

Where flood warnings are issued in Cornwall

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 84 places in Cornwall: 64 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 20 wider flood alert areas. They follow North Cornwall Coast, South Cornwall Coast, Bodmin Town Leat, River Tamar, River Cober and River Allen, among others.

Bodmin Town Leat at Flaxmoor Terrace · Bodmin Town Leat from Berrycombe Road to the Royal Mail Depot · Bodmin Town Leat from Bodmin Gaol to Bodmin Sewage Treatment Works · Bodmin Town Leat from Bodmin Skate Park to Church Square · Bodmin Town Leat from Prior's Barn to Bodmin Skate Park · Bodmin Town Leat from Turf Street to Berrycombe Road · Bolingey Stream from Bolingey to Perranporth · Mevagissey Stream at Mevagissey · Newlyn Coombe River at Newlyn · North Cornwall coast at Copperhouse Pool Hayle · North Cornwall coast from Chapel Porth to The Rumps excluding the tidal Camel Estuary · North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth · North Cornwall coast from The Rumps to Hartland Point · Perrancoombe Stream from Perrancoombe to Perranporth · Perrancoombe Stream from Rose In Vale to Perrancoombe · Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries · Portreath Stream at Portreath · River Allen (Camel) at Sladesbridge · River Allen (Camel) from Newhall Green to Hingham Mill · River Allen (Kenwyn) from Idless Dam to Truro · River Camel at Camelford · River Camel at Wadebridge · River Camel from Camelford to Polbrock · River Cober at Coronation Park and St Johns Industrial Park Helston · River Cober at St Johns Road Area Helston · River Cober at Trenear · River Cober from Wendron to Lowertown · River Fal from Trelion to Tregony · River Fowey at Lostwithiel · River Fowey from Trekeivesteps to Restormel · River Hayle from Relubbus to St Erth · River Kensey at Newport Industrial Estate · River Kensey from Newmills to St Leonards excluding Newport Industrial Estate · River Kenwyn at Truro · River Kenwyn from New Mill Dam to Truro · River Lynher from Berriowbridge to Notter Bridge · River Neet at Bude · River Neet from Woolstone Mill to Rodds Bridge excluding Helebridge · River Ottery at Canworthy Water · River Ottery at Yeolmbridge and Ham Mill · and 24 more

What the three levels mean

• Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
• Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
• Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Questions

Are there any flood warnings in Cornwall right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Cornwall right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?

A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.

How many places in Cornwall can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 64 flood warning areas and 20 flood alert areas in Cornwall, on rivers and coasts including the North Cornwall Coast, South Cornwall Coast, Bodmin Town Leat and River Tamar.

How do I get flood warnings for Cornwall on my phone?

Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.

Nearby counties

Devon · Dorset Council · Somerset

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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.