Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers and Glastonbury Area

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the East Somerset Rivers within the Wessex area. The alert was officially raised at 12:48 PM on February 17, 2026, due to high river levels and saturated ground conditions.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the geographic region of Somerset, specifically focusing on the East Somerset Rivers catchment. This includes the River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, and South Drain. Locations near these rivers are at risk, with low-lying land and roads most likely to be affected. Specific areas of concern include the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road, as well as potential overtopping from the Glastonbury Millstream and the River Brue at North Drain and Westhay.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.

Expected Conditions

While river levels have fallen in the upper reaches of the Rivers Brue and Sheppey, significant water remains on the moors and in the rivers downstream of Glastonbury. Because catchments are currently saturated, rivers remain highly responsive to any additional rainfall. There is a specific risk of overtopping at the Glastonbury Millstream and the River Brue at North Drain and Westhay.

Timeline

The alert was issued on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. While Tuesday is expected to be largely dry, rainfall is forecast to return to the area through Wednesday afternoon and evening before clearing to the east. Showery conditions are expected to persist in the following days. This alert is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.