Flood Warning: West Cornwall Rivers
Message Last Updated:
2025-12-05 15:49:00
Severity Last Changed:
2025-12-05 15:49:00
Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 05 December 2025 .
Heavy and persistent rainfall today is causing rivers to rise and forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 4pm on Friday. The main areas of concern are Penzance, Newlyn, Crowlas, Porthleven, St Ives, Hayle, Camborne, Portreath and Perranporth.
We expect rivers to remain high throughout the evening and overnight, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
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