Flood alert for South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head

Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Plymouth on Wednesday evening is at 17:56, times of high water will vary along the coast.

These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.

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.

The situation is being monitored and will update this information if the situation changes.

Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Plymouth on Wednesday 18th September is 2.73 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.02 metres above tide table level.