Flood alert for South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
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High tides tomorrow may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening.
Areas particularly at risk are low lying areas including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park at Fowey, Quay Street and Recreation ground at Lostwithiel, Polperro Harbour, Quay Road and The Quay at Looe, Millendreath and Seaton
The high tides at Plymouth on Wednesday are at 7:13am and 7:36pm times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.79mAOD and 2.67mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be over 0.5m above tide table level. STRONG force 7 South Easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.7m are expected
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 21 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Gribbin Head to Rame Head including Fowey, Golant, Lostwithiel, Lerryn, Polruan, Polperro, Looe and the Looe Rivers and Seaton.
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