Flood alert for River Axe area
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Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 20 January 2026 .
Throughout Tuesday there has been heavy rainfall in the area. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 07:00PM on Tuesday evening. The main areas of concern are Seaton, Colyton, Axminster and Axmouth.
We expect the river to remain high throughout the night though no flooding to properties is 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 21 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Rivers Axe, Coly, Yarty, Umborne Brook and coastal streams from Branscombe to Axmouth.
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