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Flood Warning Issued: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head

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The Environment Agency have issued the following flood alert.

Flood Alert in force: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head.

 

Flooding is possible for: Gribbin Head to Rame Head including Fowey, Golant, Lostwithiel, Lerryn, Polruan, Polperro, Looe and the Looe Rivers and Seaton.  Flooding is possible over the high tides on Tuesday evening and Wednesday.

High water at Plymouth on Tuesday is at 19:53 and Wednesday at 08:15. Flooding is possible an hour either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.

Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas of Fowey including Fore Street, Town Quay, Albert Quay and Caffa Mill Car park, Lostwithiel including Quay Street and the Recreation ground, East Looe and West Looe, Millendreath, Polperro Harbour, and the B3247 at Seaton.

  • Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
  • Coastal conditions will worsen again for both high tides on Wednesday, bringing a further risk of flooding. A flood warning is also in force.

 

Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Tuesday is 2.95 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be around 0.3m above tide table level. Force 5 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.7m are forecast over the high tide.

 

To check the latest information for your area

 

  • Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 211002 .

 

  • Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

 

  •  Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

 

What you should consider doing now:

  •  Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
  • Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.
  • Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
  • Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
  •  Businesses should inform staff and customers about the situation.
  • Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.
  •  In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
  •  Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
  • Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.