Storm Eunice: Flood warnings and alerts in force across all of Cornish coast
The Environment Agency has already warned of a possible tidal surge
Last updated 17th Feb 2022
A string of flood warnings and alerts have been issued across all of Cornwall's coast as we prepare to be battered by Storm Eunice.
The Environment Agency is urging people who live in flood risk communities on the north Cornwall, Devon and Somerset coasts to prepare for flooding.
A tidal surge is possible Friday morning, and people are being advised to take steps to protect themselves and their property.
Strong winds, large waves, coupled with the storm surge, are likely to cause wave-overtopping and flooding to exposed communities on the north coast during the high tide.
People are advised to stay away from coastal areas and keep away from shoreline roads and paths, piers and promenades.
There are currently 'act now' warnings in force for:
North Cornwall Coast from Chapel Porth to The Rumps excluding the tidal River Camel - meaning Chapel Porth to The Rumps including Trevellas, Perranporth, Newquay, Mawgan Porth, Porth and Polzeath, excluding the tidal River Camel, are all at risk.
North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth - with Sennen, St Ives, Carbis Bay, Lelant, Portreath and Porthtowan at risk of flooding.
North Cornwall Coast from The Rumps to Hartland Point excluding Bude - with flooding possible for Port Quinn, Port Isaac, Port Gaverne, Flexbury, Widmouth Bay, Trebarwith Strand and Boscastle.
South Cornwall coast at Mounts Bay, seafront properties - the Lifeboat Station, Foster-Bolitho Gardens, St Marys Primary School, Queens Street car park, Jubilee Pool, The Quay, Ross Bridge, the railway track at Chyandour Cliff, the A30 and B3311 at Ponsandane Bridge are all at risk of flooding.
South Cornwall coast from Lands End to Lizard Point excluding Mounts Bay - areas at risk include Mousehole, Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion Harbour
Eight flood alerts are also in force for the north and south coast.
You can find the latest information here.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "Flooding is expected over the morning high tide on Friday 18th February. High water at Padstow is at 06:21am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
"Storm force 10 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights up to 9m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations including Perranporth, Newquay, Mawgan Porth, Porth and Polzeath.
"Flooding is possible two hours either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 470mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
"Please take extreme care around the coast, storm force winds and large waves will cause significantly hazardous conditions. Do not drive through flood water or waves. Coastal conditions are expected to ease slightly for Friday evening’s high tide.
"We are continuing to monitor the situation and will issue updates if the situation changes."