Flood Warning: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head
Message Last Updated:
2026-07-16 10:57:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-07-16 10:57:00
High tides this evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over the high tide tonight on Thursday 16th July at 21:11.
Areas particularly at risk include 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 and the B3247 at Seaton.
The high tide at Looe on Thursday 16th July is at 21:11, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.71mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be up to 0.2 metres above tide table level. Force 2 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 0.6m are forecast over the 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 11:00AM on 17 July 2026 or as the situation changes.
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