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Cornwall floods: Portreath faces severe warning Cornwall floods: Portreath faces severe warning
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The highest level of flood warning, indicating a danger to life, has been issued for a Cornish fishing port, following heavy rainfall across the South West.The highest level of flood warning, indicating a danger to life, has been issued for a Cornish fishing port, following heavy rainfall across the South West.
The Environment Agency said conditions in Portreath were "deteriorating quickly".The Environment Agency said conditions in Portreath were "deteriorating quickly".
People have been warned against driving through Bridge to reach the village.People have been warned against driving through Bridge to reach the village.
Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have all been issued with warnings of a medium risk of flooding.Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have all been issued with warnings of a medium risk of flooding.
An emergency centre has been opened to coordinate the responses of the emergency services and groups including the military and Highways England South West.
In Cornwall two properties have been flooded in Angarrack, and three properties in Blackwater.
A spokesperson for Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said no properties had yet been evacuated.A spokesperson for Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said no properties had yet been evacuated.
About 40mm (1.57in) of rain is expected to fall across Devon, with as much as 80mm (3.15in) over parts of Dartmoor.About 40mm (1.57in) of rain is expected to fall across Devon, with as much as 80mm (3.15in) over parts of Dartmoor.