Flooding
Flood warnings, emergency information and practical advice for residents of Colyton Parish.
Danger to life? Call 999
If flooding is causing an immediate danger to life or a serious emergency, call 999. Never enter fast-flowing flood water or put yourself at risk.
Check flood warnings
The Environment Agency provides current flood alerts and warnings for England, together with river, rainfall and groundwater levels and information about flood risk over the coming days.
Residents can also register for free flood warnings by telephone, text message or email where the service is available.
Check current flood warnings → Sign up for flood warnings →Before & during a flood
Prepare
Keep important documents, medication and essential items somewhere safe. Know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies if you need to.
Move to safety
If flooding is expected, move people, pets, vehicles and important possessions to a safe place or higher ground where it is safe to do so.
Avoid flood water
Do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Water may be deeper or faster flowing than it appears and can contain hidden hazards.
Report flooding
If there is an immediate danger to life, call 999.
Report flooding affecting roads and highway drainage to Devon County Council Highways.
Environment Agency Floodline: 0345 988 1188
Flooding to homes and businesses can be reported to Devon County Council's Flood Risk Management Team.
After a flood
If your property has flooded, return only when it is safe to do so. Contact your insurer as soon as possible and keep photographs and records of any damage. Flood water may contain sewage, chemicals and other contamination, so take appropriate precautions when entering or cleaning your property.
Devon flood recovery information →