Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers as Heavy Rain Approaches Saturated Catchments
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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 the East Somerset Rivers area, warning of potential flooding near the River Brue and River Sheppey due to saturated ground and incoming rain.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Somerset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the East Somerset Rivers area within the Wessex region. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised on February 21, 2026, following a rise in river levels and saturated catchment conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions in Somerset, specifically focusing on the River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, and South Drain. Locations near these rivers are at risk, with low-lying land and roads most affected. Particular concern is noted for the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road. Potential overtopping may occur 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. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Residents should continue to monitor local river levels and weather forecasts as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
While river levels in the upper reaches of the Brue and Sheppey have begun to recede, significant water remains on the moors and downstream of Glastonbury. Catchments are currently saturated. The forecast indicates patchy rain today, followed by a cold front bringing widespread rain overnight. Persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected Sunday morning before clearing later in the day. Monday is forecast to be brighter with isolated showers.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 12:13 PM on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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