First published Oct 22, 2026, 11:54:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 11:54:15 AM UTC

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Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish

An official Meteoalarm flood warning for the South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish was marked severe and immediate. It was issued on 22 October 2026 and expires on 24 October 2026.

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Affected location: South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish

Illustrative image: The River Devon south of Castlehill reservoir The view is taken from beside the B934 looking upriver. — Val Vannet/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The official warning identifies a severe, immediate flood threat affecting named South Devon coastal locations.

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Meteoalarm UK Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish

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