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UK Flood Alert: Intense Waves Batter West Country Promenade - December 6th

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Flood warning
Flooding expected - Act now

Areas affected:North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel PorthNorth Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth
Active WarningACTIVE
Started:12:34 GMT Friday 5 December12:34 (GMT) Fri 5 Dec
Issued:12:34 GMT Friday 5 December12:34 (GMT) Fri 5 Dec
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected over the morning high tide on Saturday 6th December.
Spray and wave overtopping of quaysides, harbours and low lying areas is expected to flood properties. Areas at risk include St Ives and Portreath Harbours and The Causeway at Hayle.




Coastal Communities Beware: Flood warnings are in place for the North Cornwall coast. Significant wave overtopping is expected, impacting quaysides and low-lying areas. High tide levels will be 0.4m above normal. Exercise extreme caution near the coast and activate flood defenses. Office issues Flood warnings for several areas,

Conditions should ease slightly for Saturday evening's high tide, however flood alerts may remain in force
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded and activate any flood protection products you may have
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

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