Flood Warning: South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 14:20 📍 South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected from 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday morning Areas particularly at risk include exposed coastal areas at Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish. The high tide at Teignmouth on Friday is at 03:55 GMT, times of high water will v…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaSouth Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T11:20:17+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-22T11:20:17+00:00
Expires2026-10-24T11:20:17+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/113FWC2T1A2 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - cal…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261022112017.128310
Message typeAlert
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/113FWC2T1A2 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - cal…
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
- Flooding is expected from 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday morning Areas particularly at risk include exposed coastal areas at Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish.
- The high tide at Teignmouth on Friday is at 03:55 GMT, times of high water will v…
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