Flood Warning: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
Message Last Updated:
2026-01-22 15:19:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-22 15:19:00
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday morning.
Areas particularly at risk include Fowey, Lostwithiel, Polperro, Looe, Millendreath, and the B3247 at Seaton.
High tide at Plymouth is at 8:24am on Friday morning, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 3.00mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be up to 0.8m above tide table level. Force 7 South Easterly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 3.0m are forecast.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday evening's high tide, though flood alerts may remain in force.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 3:00AM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
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