Environment Agency issue three flood alerts for East Devon

This alert covers Riverside locations and roads between Yarcombe and Axminster, including Long Bridge, Case Bridge, Beckford Bridge and Yarty Bridge.

Heavy rain falling in the area overnight and this morning has caused the River Yarty to rise.

Minor roads and fords near to and across the river will be impassable. Stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.

Flood waters may be deep and fast-flowing.

A spokesman from EA said: "Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.

"We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes."

The second is a yellow 'flooding is possible alert' for the Rivers Axe, Coly, Yarty, Umborne Brook and coastal streams from Branscombe to Axmouth.

Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight in the River Axe area. This will cause river levels to rise with possible flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.

A spokesman for the EA said: "We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes."

A 'flooding is possible' alert has also been issued for the Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area.

This alert covers Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth areas.

Flooding is possible on Thursday morning 02/05/2024. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight in the Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area. This will cause river levels to rise with possible flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers.

A spokesman for the EA said: "Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes."