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
Updated 11:43am Wednesday 28 January 2026
Until flooded roads have drained, the council will not be able to assess the potential damage to the road structure. It’s possible, the council warns, that some roads may remain temporarily closed, even after flood levels have subsided, if the roads are unsafe and require repairs.
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