The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Torquay and the wider Torbay area, effective from midday on Monday 9 February 2026 until 11:59pm. The Met Office warned: “Heavy rain during Monday afternoon and evening may cause some flooding and disruption to travel.” (Met Office warning, Feb 2026.)
Forecasters say 10–15 mm of rain is likely fairly widely across the area, with 20–30 mm possible in some exposed coastal places. The bands of rain will move in alongside strong south to south‑easterly winds, which increase the risk of spray and sea‑wall overtopping on the seafront.
Drivers should take care around standing water and spray on seafront routes, particularly on Torbay Road. Torbay Council and local reporting note that Torbay Road — the main seafront route — has been closed in past storms (for example between the Grand Hotel and the Princess Theatre) when waves and overtopping made the route dangerous for vehicles.
Public transport may also be affected, with possible delays for bus services and local boats. Ferry operators serving Tor Bay are weather dependent; services between Torquay and Brixham can be suspended in strong southerly/south‑easterly conditions and operators advise passengers to check with providers before travelling.
Residents are encouraged to check the Environment Agency ‘Check for Flooding’ page for the South Devon coast at Torbay for the latest flood warnings and flood‑risk information (see the Environment Agency link for updates). As of 08:28 on 9 Feb 2026 the Environment Agency page for this flood‑warning area showed no active flood warnings, but conditions can change — Torbay Council also recommends moving vehicles away from low‑lying areas and allowing extra time for journeys if conditions worsen.
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