low lying areas on the tidal River Taw, including Bishops Tawton and Lake
Area Details
- River / Sea
- River Taw
- County
- Devon
- EA Area
- Devon
- Type
- warning
- Reference
- 113FWT2T2A4
What to Do
If a Flood Warning is active for this area, take immediate action:
- Move valuables and important documents upstairs
- Turn off gas, electricity, and water if safe to do so
- Move vehicles to higher ground
- Be prepared to evacuate if instructed
- Call 999 if in immediate danger
Nearby Flood Areas
riverside locations and roads between Taw Bridge and Newnham Bridge, including Coldridge, Chenson, Eggesford, Chawleigh, Bridge Reeve, Colleton Mills and the B3220 at Taw Bridge
River Taw · Warning
riverside locations and roads between Sticklepath and Taw Bridge, including Taw Green, Newland Cross, Bondleigh, Taw Bridge, vulnerable parts of North Tawton and the A3072 at Newland Mill
River Taw · Warning
low lying properties and roads at North Tawton, including Taw Bridge, Taw Bridge Cross, Mill Lane and Bridge Cottages
River Taw · Warning
riverside locations and roads between Newnham Bridge and Barnstaple, including Abbot's Marsh, Burrington, Portsmouth Arms, Umberleigh and Chapelton, the A377 and B3277 at Umberleigh and the Exeter to Barnstaple Railway Line
River Taw · Warning
Lower River Taw and its tributaries from Newnham Bridge to Barnstaple, including Umberleigh, Chittlehampton, Swimbridge and Bishop's Tawton areas
River Taw · Alert
riverside properties and roads in Bishops Tawton, including the A377 (New Road), School Lane, Easter Street and Sanders Lane
River Taw · Warning
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood warning area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.