The County Council continues to work closely with the Environment Agency, District Councils and the Police to help manage the severe weather and tidal events today.
Motorists are being reminded to take extra care and to avoid travelling through deep water. Also to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and adjacent property owners.
Only two severe flood warnings remain in place this afternoon in the South West.
The high tide around 8pm tonight is expected to be lower than last night but could still see a higher than usual flood risk.
However Met Office warnings against severe wind and rain will continue to remain in place through to the evening with a further weather warning for rain issued for Sunday...
Residents and businesses on Plymouth’s Barbican are being warned of expected flooding early on Friday morning due to high spring tides and strong winds.
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the Barbican, including Sutton Harbour. The highest water is due to be at 6.50am and but areas could be affected earlier.
Devon authorities are urging people to take care over the next few days as high winds, high tides and further rain is likely to cause localised flooding, especially in coastal areas tomorrow (Friday) morning.
Motorists are also being reminded to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and property owners.
The RSPCA is warning owners to make sure their animals are safe ahead of new storms expected over the next couple of days.
Many people have struggled over the Christmas period after torrential weather hit parts of England and Wales. Heavy rain and high winds could also pose a threat to wildlife, horses and livestock and the RSPCA has received hundreds of calls about animals which have...
The Environment Agency is warning of further floods today issuing five flood warnings and 27 flood alerts across the South West as the severe wind and rain continue to affect the region.
The River Teign near Chudleigh and Kingsteignton, the River Yarty and the River Dart are all expected to see localised flooding with residents warned to take immediate flood protection action.
