Flood warning for River Teign at Newton Abbot Racecourse
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 .
Further rain falling in the area will continue throughout the early hours of the morning.
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 08:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Kingsteignton around the racecourse . Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 08:30AM and midday.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties .Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: vulnerable areas around the Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road and Pottery Road.
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Latest level
The River Teign level at Chudleigh Bridge was 3.43 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.46 metres.
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