Flood Alert, 25-26 October 2026

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood alert in force: South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren

Flooding is possible for: Exposed east facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish

High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Monday morning and Monday evening.

The high tide at Exmouth on Monday morning is at 06:24, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.43mAOD, which is 0.4 metres above tide table level.

Strong force 6 Southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1m are forecast over the high tide.

High tide on Monday evening is at 18:44. Forecast total high tide level is 2.54mAOD, which is 0.42 metres above tide table level.

Strong force 6 South Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.5m are forecast.

Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday morning’s high tide.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.