Flood alert for River Yealm
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High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 03 December 2025 overnight into Thursday.
A band of rain is expected on Wednesday evening.
Forecast river levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river.
The main areas of concern are Yealmpton, Yealmbridge and Mill Bridge.
We expect the river to remain high overnight and into tomorrow, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 04 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Lee Mill, Yealmpton, Popples Bridge and Newton Ferrers.
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