Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers as Water Levels Remain High Near Glastonbury
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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 Rivers, warning of potential overtopping and road flooding near Glastonbury and the River Brue.
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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 area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised at 12:50 PM on February 23, 2026, due to high river levels and the potential for overtopping in the Wessex region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the East Somerset Rivers catchment, specifically the River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, and South Drain within Somerset. Locations near these rivers are at risk, particularly low-lying land and roads. Specific areas of concern include the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road, the moors, and areas downstream of Glastonbury. Overtopping is possible 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 recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Residents should continue to monitor local weather and river conditions.
Expected Conditions
While river levels have begun to fall slowly in the upper reaches of the Rivers Brue and Sheppey, water remains present on the moors and in downstream sections. Weather forecasts indicate light and patchy rainfall arriving from the southwest today, continuing as occasional drizzle overnight and into Tuesday, February 24, primarily in western areas. Conditions are expected to turn mostly dry by Wednesday with little to no rain expected.
Timeline
The alert was issued on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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