A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
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.
Be prepared.
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Monday evening. High water at Plymouth is at 19:13, times of high water will vary along the coast. High water levels are forecast to cause flooding between 18:00 and 20:00.
Locations 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 Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday morning’s high tide, however, conditions are forecast to worsen from Tuesday evenings tide, bringing a further risk of flooding. Flood alerts and warnings will be issued if required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by midday on Tuesday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information: The forecast high tide at Plymouth is 2.67 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be around 0.1m above tide table level. Force 4 SW winds and offshore wave heights of over 1.4m are forecast over the high tide.
To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/114WACT1T1CA00
* 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
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* 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.
