Flood Warning: South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish
Message Last Updated:
2026-10-22 12:20:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-10-22 12:20:00
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected from 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday morning
Areas particularly at risk include exposed coastal areas at Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish.
The high tide at Teignmouth on Friday is at 03:55 GMT, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.11mAOD, which is 0.75 metres above tide table level. Strong force 7 north easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.5m are forecast over the high tide.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday evening'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 12:00PM on Friday 23 October or as the situation changes.