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'Extreme danger' warning for Cornish coast Coastal communities in Devon and Cornwall flooded
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People have been advised to avoid parts of Cornwall's south coast because of "extreme danger" from strong winds, large waves and high tides. Coastal communities have been left flooded in Devon and Cornwall after being hit by dangerously strong winds, large waves and a high tide.
The Environment Agency issued a severe flood warning for large parts of the coast, which indicates a possible danger to life. The Environment Agency earlier warned of extreme danger on the coast and issued a severe flood warning.
Beaches, promenades, roads and footpaths would be extremely dangerous, said the agency. Looe, Fowey, Newlyn, Porthleven, Mevagissey, Devonport in Plymouth and Kingsbridge are among places flooded.
Towns and villages across the area have been flooded. The agency said beaches, promenades, roads and footpaths would be extremely dangerous.
Geoff Penhaligon, harbourmaster in Looe, said: "There is lots of water in the main street and behind the market it is too deep for a car.Geoff Penhaligon, harbourmaster in Looe, said: "There is lots of water in the main street and behind the market it is too deep for a car.
Water is just pouring from the sea into the main street."Water is just pouring from the sea into the main street."
'Incredibly rough''Incredibly rough'
Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, said there had been minor flooding of some properties.Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, said there had been minor flooding of some properties.
BBC reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".BBC reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".
Geoff Brown, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for homes and communities, said: "There's been flooding in Mevagissey, the main road in Fowey and the seafront is closed in Penzance because of the concern of debris being thrown by waves on to the road.Geoff Brown, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for homes and communities, said: "There's been flooding in Mevagissey, the main road in Fowey and the seafront is closed in Penzance because of the concern of debris being thrown by waves on to the road.
"High water has now passed, so we're hoping the water will recede shortly."High water has now passed, so we're hoping the water will recede shortly.
"Clearly there's a severe amount of coastal damage and we need a clear weather window to start repairs.""Clearly there's a severe amount of coastal damage and we need a clear weather window to start repairs."
In Devon, flooding has been reported in Kingsbridge.In Devon, flooding has been reported in Kingsbridge.
Only one Torpoint Ferry - which connects Devon and Cornwall - is in service because of severe flooding at Devonport, Plymouth.Only one Torpoint Ferry - which connects Devon and Cornwall - is in service because of severe flooding at Devonport, Plymouth.
First Great Western tweeted that trains were suspended between Penzance and St Erth due to flooding.
The Environment Agency warned of particular problems at Stonehouse and Plympton in Devon and Lamorna, Penzance, Porthleven, Mullion, Pentewan, Seaton and Kingsand in Cornwall.The Environment Agency warned of particular problems at Stonehouse and Plympton in Devon and Lamorna, Penzance, Porthleven, Mullion, Pentewan, Seaton and Kingsand in Cornwall.
On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.
An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.