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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Lower Torridge area

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Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible from the early hours of 24 January 2026 . 

Rivers are expected to rise overnight and early on Saturday morning. Catchments are saturated and river levels will remain high throughout the weekend. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers. The main areas of concern are Dolton, Great Torrington, Bideford and Westward Ho!. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 

This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Dolton, Great Torrington, Bideford and Westward Ho! areas.

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