Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers and Glastonbury Area
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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, warning of potential flooding near the River Brue and River Sheppey due to saturated catchments.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Somerset
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Somerset.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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