Bude Canal and Harbour - Storm Ciaran Update

Following the named storm Ciaran over night and this morning (02.11) we would highlight flooding along the Tow Path and advise continuing to stay away from the canal area util flood waters have receded.

Image showing flood water along the Tow Path - with the canal carrying excess flows as runoff from heavy rainfall over night and this morning moves down the catchment.

We would like to thank all involved making sure that the infrastructure was in place to brace against the expected strong winds, storm surge and heavy rainfall.

The Sea Lock was prepared with chains and bars rigged last week and everything was checked at high tide c. 7.30 this morning.

The canal is currently in spate, with flows carrying high volumes of silt from overland flow across the catchment as saturated, compacted and bare soils have struggled to infiltrate the rain.

1. The Sea Lock and 2. Whalesborough Weir during Storm Ciaran; approx. 7.30 to 8am 02.11.23