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Devon & Cornwall Drenched: Roads, Rails Flood
31 Jan
Summary
- Five flood warnings are active in Devon, two in Cornwall.
- Rail services between Exeter and multiple towns remain closed.
- Devon faces nearly 2,900 pothole repairs due to storms.
Severe weather continues to batter Devon and Cornwall, leading to widespread disruption. As of Saturday, January 31, 2026, five flood warnings were in effect for Devon and two for Cornwall, with the Environment Agency predicting sustained high river levels due to saturated ground.
This ongoing flooding has necessitated the closure of key rail routes. Services between Exeter St David's and Barnstaple, as well as Exeter St David's and Okehampton, will not operate over the weekend. Similarly, trains are cancelled between Liskeard and Looe, and Par and Newquay, with disruption anticipated until the end of Sunday.
Beyond immediate flooding, the storms have exacerbated infrastructure issues. Devon County Council reported approximately 50 teams addressing a backlog of nearly 2,900 pothole repairs. Cornwall's fire service is urging drivers to exercise extreme caution due to dangerous standing and fast-moving water, anticipating further heavy rainfall.
