Cornwall Storm Goretti updates as thousands still without power

Graves have been disturbed by uprooted and fallen trees. For more on this, click here.

South West Water has said all households in Helston should have seen their power restored on Monday evening, after a water main pipe was pulled up by a felled tree during Storm Goretti.

Sam Bottomley, South West Water’s Director of Water Services,said: “We’re pleased to confirm that our network has continued to recharge throughout the day and all customers should be coming back in supply.

“We would like to thank our customers and communities for their patience and kindness while our brilliant teams worked around the clock to restore supplies.”

Locals may still see discolouration in their taps, which South West Water says is normal and will clear after the tap runs for a bit.

Around 420 properties are stil without electricity in the South West following Storm Goretti.

There are dozens of locations across Cornwall without power supply, and at least one area where electricity is expected to return by Wednesday.

Read the full lists of schools closed or opening late tomorrow here.

Storm Goretti - Recovery Update

Most customers now have power restored - those still affected remain our absolute priority.

Here's Emma Pamplin, our Director of Customer Excellence with an update.

Ongoing efforts:

Engineers working around the clock
Welfare… pic.twitter.com/3pcjf3eKWJ

— National Grid UK Customers (@gridcustomersuk) January 12, 2026

A spokesperson for South West Water said: "Overnight our Wendron treatment works was back up and running at maximum capacity and refilling the network. Most customers should have their water supply back apart from a few areas.

"These are Nancegollan,Carleen and Mullion, Ruan Minor and the Lizard Peninsula. We anticipate customers in these areas will gradually receive their water supply at some point today.

"However, we are still managing air blocks in the system and unstable power supplies and this can cause delays.

"Our teams are working as quickly as possible restore everyone’s water and we’d like to thank our customers for being incredibly patient with us during this very challenging weekend."

All Skybus flights to and from the Isles of Scilly are cancelled.

Cornwall Council Leader, Cllr Leigh Frost, thanked council officers and residents for their patience and cooperation.

“I want to sincerely thank our council staff and partner agencies who have worked tirelessly, day and night, in extremely challenging conditions to keep people safe and restore access across Cornwall, their dedication has been outstanding” he said.

“This is a complex recovery and while progress is being made, disruption will continue for several days, and I’d like to thank residents for their continued patience and understanding.”

"Cornwall has not experienced a storm of this severity in a very long time. Storm Goretti has caused widespread devastation, with significant damage across the duchy. Falmouth, Penryn, the surrounding villages and Truro have been among the hardest hit, with some areas left without power for days. Water has been lost in the west of the duchy. Fallen trees have blocked roads and, on the night of the storm, damaged homes, vehicles, and power lines.

"I have delayed returning to Westminster to get out to the communities in my constituency most affected. I’ve been talking with National Grid and South West Water throughout to restore power and water as quickly as possible, and the teams on the ground have been absolutely fantastic. I have also kept in touch with the other MPs, Cornwall Council, Cormac and Ministers up in London.

"This morning, I was in Mylor and Carnon Downs, two places in my constituency still without power. The National Grid team in Carnon Downs told me that they have drafted in 450 specialists from across the country, plus tree cutters, to help them get Cornwall back on track.

"In times like these, we must come together. I’ve been heartened to see councillors, engineers, tree surgeons, and those running village halls responding to this emergency. If you know a vulnerable neighbour, relative, or friend who might need help, I encourage you to check on them. And to report vulnerable people without power, call 105 to reach National Grid. If you cannot get through, email me at jayne.kirkham.mp@parliament.uk.

"Tree removal, especially where power lines are involved, takes time, but everyone is working tirelessly. The government has been in regular contact with utility companies and the council to coordinate efforts, and I am here to help where needed.

"When this is all over, we will have to look at how we deal with large incidents like this storm. Particularly focusing on priority lists of vulnerable people. How we work with those on them and how we collaborate with other agencies and the NHS more effectively? We also need to think about our communications. Relying on digital communications is fine when you have power, but without landlines and copper wires, people can be cut off very quickly when the power goes down, causing real problems."

☁️ Storm Goretti Update

A small and decreasing number of homes are still without power, mainly in areas where fallen trees, debris, and high winds have made access extremely difficult.

The videos and images here demonstrate some of the access and debris challenges that our… pic.twitter.com/Z1HPteyU1B

— National Grid UK Customers (@gridcustomersuk) January 12, 2026

Some Skybus flights to and from the Isles of Scilly are subject to delays.

Today:

Windy at first, however winds will gradually ease through the day. Sunny spells and just a few showers to start the day, but a brief heavier spell of rain arrives in the afternoon. Temperatures above average for January. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Rain clearing to the east this evening, followed by clear spells and showers. Remaining breezy and mild across the region. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Tuesday:

Cloudy with showers outbreaks of rain at first. Cloud thickens from late afternoon as a spell of prolonged heavy rain moves in from the south. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Less cold than of late, with periods of heavy showers or longer spells of rain. Winds will strengthen at times, though there will also be some occasional brighter interludes.

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Read the full story here.

Traffic monitor Inrix reports;

Buses run instead of trains between Bugle and Newquay and no service on Great Western Railway between Par and Bugle due to earlier bad weather.Buses are starting their journey towards Newquay from St Austell.

Buses run instead of trains on Great Western Railway between Liskeard and Looe due to flooding.

People across Cornwall are still being affected by Storm Goretti, which battered the region last week.

Schools across the county have been closed, or will open later, as the region tries to return to normal.

Nearly 8,000 people in the South West are sitll without power, according to National Grid. 297 incident have been logged in the region, the bulk of which are in Cornwall. We will bring you more updates on the storm aftermath throughout the day.

A total of 9,193 properties were without power across the south west as of 9.55pm on Sunday night.

This is down from the earlier figure of 13,468 a few hours ago, according to National Grid.

The figure in Cornwall without power currently stands at 8,994.

A total of 10,162 properties were without power across the south west as of 7.36pm on Sunday night.

This is down from the earlier figure of 13, 468 a few hours ago, according to National Grid.

The figure in Cornwall currently stands at 9,861.

The following schools in Cornwall will close or open late tomorrow (Monday January 12) following Storm Goretti:

• Archbishop Benson School - opening 10am
• Bodriggy Academy - closed
• Boskenwyn School - closed
• Coverack School - closed
• Curnow Lower School - opening at 10am (Upper School and Karder Hub open as usual)
• Garras School - opening at 10am
• Germoe School - closed
• Grampound with Creed School - opening at 10am
• Halwin School - closed
• Heamoor School - closed
• Humphry Davy School - closed
• Illogan School - opening at 10am
• Landewednack C P School - closed
• Marazion School - opening at 10am
• Mounts Bay Academy - closed
• Mousehole School - opening at 10.30am
• Mylor Bridge C P School - closed
• Nancledra School - closed
• Newlyn School - closed
• Polwhele House School - closed (Years 3+ will move to online learning)
• St Keverne School - opening at 10am
• St Levan Primary School - closed
• St Michael's C of E School - opening 10am
• Trannack Primary School - opening 10am

South West Water has said it hopes to restore water to all properties in Cornwall by tomorrow despite a fallen tree ripping a major water pipe out of the ground at a major treatment works.

The firm experienced significant damage to a water treatment works in Helston as a result of Storm Goretti on Thursday evening.

The service have confirmed that two drinking water mains next to the Wendron site suffered major damage after a tree ripped the pipe out of the ground and snapped it in two.

According to National Grid, there are still 13,468 properties without power in the South West as of 4pm today.

While the fallout of Storm Goretti is still affecting tens of thousands as power and water supplies are still out in many areas, a Cornish MP has made a direct plea to the Prime Minister for additional support.

Read the full story here.

Following severe weather brought by Storm Goretti, the line between Truro and #FalmouthDocks remained closed this morning to allow inspections of the line to take place.

These inspections have now been carried out. All signalling equipment is working correctly and the line…

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) January 11, 2026

A trustee at a sports centre in Cornwall described the "whole building shaking" as Storm Goretti tore holes in the roof. For more on this story, click here.

Cornwall Council updates that Bodriggy Academy in Hayle will be closed tomorow.

National Grid has advised on its power outage map that power is estimated to be restored tomorrow, leaving those without power facing another day of disruption.

These estimates, which stem power cuts across the width of Cornwall, are based on the damage caused in the wake of Storm Goretti and are subject to change.

In some areas, power was lost on Friday, meaning by the time power could be restored tomorrow at midnight, properties may have lost power for at least three days.

National Grid customers who have been without power for a lengthy period of time may be entitled to automatic compensation, up to a value of £2,000.

Over 16,000 properties remain without power across the South West according to National Grid.

Storm Goretti Update

We're continuing to make steady progress getting everyone reconnected after Storm Goretti, though fallen trees are still creating access challenges in some areas.

Welfare support remains available for those still without power - including warm… pic.twitter.com/gRFbhiZyUn

— National Grid UK Customers (@gridcustomersuk) January 11, 2026

South West Water is battling to restore water supplies to those affected by the storm in the Helston area. For more on this, click here.

As of 8.46am, there are 14,393 properties without power in the South West according to National Grid.