Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on July 26, 2026, 6 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for East Somerset Rivers due to rising river levels and possible flooding on 22 June 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Somerset
- Issued
- July 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Somerset.
Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for East Somerset Rivers. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-06-22T18:51:50.
Affected Areas
County of Somerset in the Wessex area. Rivers affected: River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, South Drain. Locations most affected include low lying land and roads near rivers, particularly around Shepton Mallet.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels may lead to flooding. Intense rainfall has fallen over parts of East Somerset, particularly around Shepton Mallet.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 22 June 2026. This message will be updated by 6:47PM on 22 June 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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