Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers as Saturated Catchments Remain High

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the East Somerset Rivers area. This severity level 3 alert indicates that flooding is possible in the region and residents should remain vigilant.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Wessex area within Somerset, specifically impacting the River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, and South Drain. Geographic areas of concern include:

• Locations near the River Brue and River Sheppey.
• Low-lying land and roads, particularly the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road.
• Potential overtopping sites at 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 the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local river levels and weather forecasts closely.
• Stay away from riverbanks and low-lying moors where water remains deep.

Expected Conditions

While river levels have begun to fall in the upper reaches of the Rivers Brue and Sheppey, significant volumes of water remain on the moors and in the river channels downstream of Glastonbury. Because catchments are currently saturated, rivers remain highly responsive to any additional rainfall.

Forecasts indicate that Sunday, February 15, will be characterized by showers that may be heavy at times. This showery weather pattern is expected to continue through Monday.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 1:47 PM on February 15, 2026. Showery conditions are expected to persist through Monday, February 16, with a drier outlook currently forecast for Tuesday, February 17. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.