Met Office issues amber warning for heavy rain
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain for the region and is warning the public to be prepared for flooding, with the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Police warning Devon to be prepared, restrict journeys to the essential, keep an eye on flood alerts and don't drive through flood water.
Cornwall sees two Severe Flood Warnings, indicating danger to life, while Exeter and the surrounding area has three Flood Alerts currently in place: in the Lower Exe Area, Mid Devon Rivers and on the Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries.
Devon County Council have provided the following update:
Grand Western Canal at Halberton:
Pumping is continuing from the lagoon to both the western and eastern sides of the breach, continuing through the night. Water levels at the canal basin and at the far end of the canal are continuing to be monitored regularly. The road through Halberton is to reopen shortly, with traffic lights to protect the pumping lines.
Elsewhere:
Temporary traffic lights have been installed as a precautionary measure pending structural inspections at two locations, where rainfall has caused retaining walls/bank stability concerns – Cowley in Exeter, and on the A399 Newton Wood near Brayford.
Langford Bridge, Honiton is impassable due to flooding.
Mockford Down Gate (on the A399, Brayford) to Stoke Rivers is impassable due to flooding.
There are flooding issues, but passable, on many minor roads, including the A3072 Hollacombe and Highampton, A382 at Chagford, and the A396 at various locations between Tiverton and Exeter.
The following roads remain closed:
Portland Avenue in Exmouth is closed after a large hole, 6 foot deep has opened.
B3344 Teign Valley road is closed due to flooding.
B3181 at Westcott closed due to flooding.
Heasley Mill to Great Heasley near to North Molton is closed due to surface deterioration.
While road and weather conditions are poor, the Council is advising the public
•To avoid non essential travel after dark •Don’t proceed into flood water •Drive with caution – be aware of breaking distances and surface water •Stay up to date with weather and flood related news from the Environment Agency and Met Office. And listen to local radio stations for weather updates.
Further information:
Visit the links below for the latest information on the floods in Devon and the South West.
Latest Environment Agency South West flood alerts
Helpful advice, information and updates on Flooding by the Environment agency
Latest Met Office South West weather warning
You can also find live information by visiting the Twitter #devonaware hashtag.
For the latest school closure information please visit the Devon School Closures Info website -
