Flood alert for Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area
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High river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 05 February 2026 .
Further rainfall this evening and overnight is expected to cause rivers to rise. Flooding is possible on Thursday 05 February and into Friday. The main areas of concern are Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidbury, Sidford and Sidmouth. We expect the river to remain high, though no flooding to properties or flood warnings are currently forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth areas.
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