Flood alert for Tidal Fal Estuary
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Falmouth on Thursday evening is at 19:08, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas in Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Mylor Bridge, the A39 at Perranarworthal, Devoran, Calenick, Truro and the A390 at Tresillian
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Falmouth on Thursday 19th September is 2.85 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.03 metres above tide table level.
TIDAL FAL - The tidal gates at Flushing have been closed.
Flood alert area: Tidal Fal Estuary at Falmouth, Penryn, Flushing, Perranarworthal, Truro and Tresillian.
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