Flood alert for Lower Taw area
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High river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 25 January 2026 .
Flooding is possible on Sunday evening. Catchments are saturated and river levels will remain high overnight. Rainfall should clear the area by Sunday night. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the River Taw is possible. Higher rainfall totals are forecast for Monday evening, through to Tuesday and further Flood Alerts and Warnings are possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 26 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Lower River Taw and its tributaries from Newnham Bridge to Barnstaple, including Umberleigh, Chittlehampton, Swimbridge and Bishop's Tawton areas.
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