Flooding Returns To South West
Heavy rain has brought more widespread flooding to the South West.
Flood warning for River Sid
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Sid at Sidbury and Sidford.Flooding is expected for riverside properties and roads in Sidbury and Sidford, including the A375 at Sidbury and the A3052 at Sidford this morning.
Immediate action required.
Particular locations at risk include properties around Stoney Bridge, Church Street and low lying parts of the A3052 Cotford Road including Sidbury Primary School in Sidbury; and Packhorse Close, Hamilton Close and low lying parts of the A3052 Church Street around Sidford Bridge in Sidford.
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