Low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries
Area Details
- River / Sea
- South Devon Coast
- County
- Devon
- EA Area
- Devon
- Type
- alert
- Reference
- 113WACT1D
What to Do
If a Flood Alert is active, be prepared:
- Monitor local water levels and news
- Prepare a flood kit with essential items
- Know your evacuation route
- Sign up for EA flood warnings (free)
- Check your insurance covers flood damage
Nearby Flood Areas
Exposed east facing coastal locations including Hallsands, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Blackpool Sands, Brixham, Broadsands, Goodrington, Paignton, Hollicombe, Torquay, Oddicombe, Teignmouth Promenade and Dawlish
South Devon Coast · Alert
Exposed coastal areas at Dawlish Warren, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe, Seaton
South Devon Coast · Alert
Low-lying parts of the Teign Estuary including The Strand at Ringmore, the Quays at Teignmouth, the Passage House Hotel and Coombe Cellars Inn
South Devon Coast · Warning
Including Challaborough, Bigbury-on-Sea, Hope Cove, North Sands, South Sands, Prawle Point
South Devon Coast · Warning
Low-lying parts of Starcross and Cockwood, including The Strand and Generals Lane at Starcross and Cockwood Harbour
South Devon Coast · Warning
Low-lying parts of Topsham, including Ferry Road and The Strand
South Devon Coast · Warning
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood alert area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.