A DANGER to life flooding alert for Teignbridge has been issued by the Met Office.

An Amber Warning has been issued covering from 11.15am today until Midnight.

Heavy rain will cause travel disruption and flooding.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: ‘Rain is expected to develop on Friday morning and last for much of the day with periods of heavy rain during the day. 40-60 mm of rain is expected quite widely over high ground within the warning area.

‘A few places, across Dartmoor in particular, are likely to see 80-100 mm with much of this falling in around 9-12 hours before clearing eastwards.

‘This is likely to cause flooding and disruption to transport.’

What to expect:

Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life

Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely

Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

A good chance some communities cut off by flooded roads

Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely.