Improving conditions are being reported this morning, but parts of Devon are still experiencing localised flooding today (Wednesday 28 January).

Many schools that had been temporarily closed yesterday have reopened this morning. A few remain closed (see link below)..

Some of the county’s roads remain temporarily closed while conditions make them impassable.

Devon’s roads

Last updated 9:07am Wednesday 28 January 2026

Current road closures include:

Exeter & East

Streatham Drive, Exeter – Flooded impassable
A3052 Boshill Hill- river level below usually flooding height, awaiting confirmation
Mill Street Ottery St Mary
Northmostown
Sidmouth Road between Ottery and The Bowd – closed for the foreseeable, uprooted tree has undermined road.
Pinn Lane Otterton – Otterton still cut off in all directions.
Road Past Darts Farm

South

A382 Monks Way near B3387 roundabout Bovey Tracey
Totnes Road, Buckfastleigh – Flooding, impassable
Moretonhampstead Road, Lustleigh – Flooded impassable
Exeter Road, Teigngrace/Kingsteignton border – flooded, closed and impassable.
Clay Lane- Kingsteignton .

Mid

A377 junction with Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton – Flooding. Road impassable.
B3181 Cullompton to Willand closed at 5 bridges – Still flooded but passable with care.
Hemyock Road, Culmstock – Flooding, impassable
A396 Stoke Road, Stoke Canon – Flooding, impassable

Yesterday, we were receiving reports of congestion on minor roads, as drivers seek to avoid roads closed or partially closed due to localised flooding.

We are advising road users in areas where there is known flooding to only travel if it’s essential.

People in flooded areas of the county are asked to wait until road conditions improve and for routes to reopen before travelling.

We expect improving weather conditions today will allow some roads to drain and reopen. However, flooded roads that otherwise drain into swollen rivers will take longer to clear.

Travel Advice

We are reminding residents of the following advice:

Be alert to fallen trees and branches, particularly on minor roads where they may not have been reported
Never drive through floodwater or swollen flowing water, you don’t know how deep it is. Find an alternative route
Allow additional time for your journey. Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front
Drive with care and according to the conditions
Listen to local radio for updates on current weather conditions

To report flooding to your property

To report flooding to property in Devon please do so via our online Flood Reporting Form.

Temporary school closures

Visit our website to see if your school is reporting a temporary closure.

For more advice

More information and advice is available on our winter travel webpages or for updates follow @DevonAlert on X (Twitter) and Facebook.

For information on Flood Warnings and Flood Alerts visit https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/location/devon