Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has warned that properties in and around St Erth could "start to flood imminently” as a red flood warning is issued for the River Hayle.

Flooding is expected over the course of today (Sunday) with heavy rain causing the River Hayle to rise. 

A yellow weather warning for rain has been put in place by the Met Office until midnight tonight. 

As a result, homes in the St Erth area could be at risk.

The fire service has warned this afternoon: “Flooding is expected for the River Hayle including Relubbus, St Erth and Hayle Causeway.

“Properties in and around St Erth, including Tregembo Hill, Green Lane, Battery Hill Playground, Chapel Hill and Chenhalls Road will start to flood imminently.”

Earlier the Environment Agency issued a red flood warning for the River Hayle from Relubbus to St Erth.

It said: “Flooding is expected on Sunday, February 25. Heavy rain falling in the River Hayle area will continue throughout Sunday. This is causing the River Hayle to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising throughout the day.

“The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain with forecast rainfall of 15 - 25 mm widely, and up to 60 mm in some locations. With saturated ground, the River Hayle is expected to respond quickly to this rainfall.

“Properties and low lying areas in and around St Erth, including of Tregembo Hill, Green Lane, Battery Hill Playground, Chapel Hill and Chenhalls Road will start to flood imminently. River levels are expected to remain high throughout Sunday.

“Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in some areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action to protect property and remain safe. Avoid walking or driving through flood water. Check gov.uk for river levels at St Erth.

“We are monitoring the situation.”

A further update is expected at 5pm, or sooner if the situation changes.

There are also yellow flood alerts for West Cornwall rivers affecting Penzance, Newlyn, Crowlas, Porthleven, St Ives, Hayle, Camborne, Portreath and Perranporth, as well as the Helford and Fal rivers, affecting The Lizard, Penryn, Falmouth, Truro, Ladock, Tresillian and Grampound.