Portland Avenue in Exmouth is closed in both directions between the B3178 Salterton Road junction and the Douglas Avenue junction, because of a sewer collapse due to heavy rainfall, which has created a 6ft deep hole.
GB Kayak Team member Sam Anderson raised eyebrows when he took to the flood waters on the Exe this morning.
He was filmed by a TV crew battling against the torrent of water at about 8am.
When asked if what he was doing was irresponsible he said: "I've been doing this for 10 years and never got into trouble or needed the emergency services. I know what I'm doing and didn't see too much danger."
Anderson is the current British National Champion.
This was the scene of the tragic incident in which a woman was killed by a falling tree in Exeter during last night's storms.
Police were today carrying out an investigation and prepare a report for the coroner.
The 21-year-old victim died and two men, aged 27 and 35, were injured when the tree came down shortly before midnight.. There are no further details regarding injuries at this time.
The woman was treated at the scene but died later in hospital. The tragedy happened at around 11.50pm yesterday on Western Way, near to junction with Barnfield Road in the city...
National media attention was focussed on Exeter today after a woman was killed by a falling tree during last night's storms.
Sky News was reporting live from the banks of the River Exe meanwhile every major newspaper website carried stories about the tragedy.
There had been anger that Devon was ignored by the London-based media during the worst of the flooding.
A frustrated Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw tweeted earlier this week: "If any other part of Britain was cut off by flooding (everything SW of Taunton) it would be on the national news!"
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people to pay attention to their safety at home during the current adverse weather conditions.
The Service continues to respond to emergency incidents as usual despite the challenging conditions. However, due to some roads being blocked or difficult to pass, it may take longer for appliances to attend certain locations.
Residents are reminded to pay attention to their safety during these challenging times by following this advice:
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain for the region and is warning the public to be prepared for flooding, with the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Police warning Devon to be prepared, restrict journeys to the essential, keep an eye on flood alerts and don't drive through flood water.
Cornwall sees two Severe Flood Warnings, indicating danger to life, while Exeter and the surrounding area has three Flood Alerts currently in place: in the Lower Exe Area, Mid Devon Rivers and on the Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries.
Risk of evacuation for home owners in Halberton has receded, as Fire Brigade pumps are successfully lowering the level of flood water in a field adjacent to the breached Grand Western Canal.
Reinforced dams at either side of the breach are holding up.
Pumps are also removing water from the eastern end and western end of the canal to help regulate canal water levels.
Depth of the water, and the condition of the embankment is being constantly monitored, and the Council is hoping to reopen the road from Halberton to Sampford Peverell later this afternoon,...
