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Flood alert

Flood alert: prepare now

South Devon Rivers

Updated at 15.53 on Monday 8 December

Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from overnight on 08 December 2025 .

  Heavy rainfall is forecast this evening and overnight. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river from around 11:00 PM on Monday. The main areas of concern are Ivybridge, South Brent, Ermington, Avonwick, Averton Giffard, Kingsbridge, Harbertonford and Dartmouth.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and will issue flood warnings if needed.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning

Flood warning: act now.

River Avon from Didworthy to Aveton Gifford

Updated at 01.40 on Tuesday 9 December

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.  Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 .

  Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the morning. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 02:00 AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, Diptford, Gara Bridge, Loddiswell and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 04:00AM and 10:00AM.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Activate any flood protection products you may have .  This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

Flood warning

Flood warning: act now.

River Avon at South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford

Updated at 01.55 on Tuesday 9 December

High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.  Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 .

  Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the morning. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 02:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 02:30AM and 10:00AM.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Activate any flood protection products you may have .  This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta)

Local flood preparation advice

Avonwick and North Huish are the two villages in the parish of North Huish. Set in beautiful Devon countryside that's studded with farms and hamlets, and surrounded by other vibrant communities, this is a great place to live, work and stay. We hope that this website helps you to find out more about Avonwick and North Huish and stay up to date with what's happening throughout the year.

Don't forget that you can get in contact with us at any time if you would like to see something added or if you have ideas that you want to share: if you're in the North Huish parish, this is your website!

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For your diary

Carol service at St James's Church

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 11.00am

Come along to the traditional service of nine lessons and carols at Avonwick church.

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Carol service at St James's Church

About North Huish and Avonwick

A little history about the two villages in the parish.

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There's lots to do in your free time in Avonwick, North Huish and the surrounding area.

Community Hall Project

Find out about the project to build a new community hall, and how you can help.

The Parish Council

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Local Businesses

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Shocking stuff

Thanks to many generous donations, a defibrillator is  available at the former Avonwick Village Shop, and a second defibrillator installed by the Parish Council in the former telephone box in North Huish. Our defibrillators have already been used.

You can find out about the defibrillators here.

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