Flood alert for South Devon coast from Dawlish Warren to Seaton
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High tides today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Thursday evening.
Areas particularly at risk include roads along the seafronts.
The high tide at Exmouth on Thursday is at 22:14, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.20mAOD, which is 0.95 metres above tide table level. Strong force 6 winds, with a swell wave height of over 2m and a wave period of over 13 seconds is forecast.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday morning's high tide.
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 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Exposed coastal areas at Dawlish Warren, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe, Seaton.
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