Members of the public are being urged to prepare for flooding following heavy rainfall – with some places already affected.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain was issued for the whole of Cornwall on Thursday (January 4) with rainfall totals averaging 15mm with higher accumulations of up to 30mm possible in local areas.

However, the worst of the rainfall is forecast to clear the region by 6pm, though isolated showers will remain.

At present, flood alerts have been issued to parts of Cornwall. These include:

Penzance

Newlyn

Crowlas

Porthleven

St Ives

Hayle

Camborne

Portreath

Perranporth

Newquay

Padstow

Wadebridge

Sladesbridge

Bodmin

Lanivet

Boscastle

Camelford

Some parts have already been affected by flooding. Nigel K shared a post on social media showing serious flooding between Carnon Downs and Bissoe on Thursday afternoon.

 

Due to the amount of rain expected to fall, Great Western Railway has urged passengers who have already travelled to consider making the return journey as soon as possible.

According to the Cornwall Council, rivers are expected to respond to this rainfall, which could cause flooding to low-lying roads close to rivers throughout Thursday afternoon and into the evening.

A spokesperson for Cornwall Council said: “We expect rivers to remain high into Friday, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.

“Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.

“We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.”