Flood Alert for Porlock Weir, Somerset Coast (Sep 27, 2026)
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A flood alert has been issued for the Somerset coast at Porlock Weir due to high tides.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset coast, Wessex
- Issued
- September 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert (severity level 3) for the Somerset coast at Porlock Weir. The alert was raised at 09:10 on 27/09/2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers locations at Porlock Bay in Somerset, particularly the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The area is along the Bristol Channel in the Wessex region.
What You Should Do
Residents should take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads. The highest tide is forecast at 19:15 on 27/09/2026 with a peak height of 6.19m accompanied by a F5 westerly wind.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 18:00 to 20:00 on 27/09/2026. The message will be updated by 9:00AM on 28 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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