Flood Alert Issued for East Somerset Rivers as Water Levels Rise
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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 recent rainfall.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the East Somerset Rivers area. The alert was officially raised on February 22, 2026, following a rise in river levels in the upper reaches of the Rivers Brue and Sheppey.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several geographic regions within Somerset, specifically focusing on the River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, and South Drain. Residents should be aware that flooding may affect locations near these rivers, with low-lying land and roads most at risk. Specific areas of concern include:
- The B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road
- Glastonbury Millstream (potential overtopping)
- River Brue at North Drain and Westhay (potential overtopping)
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises residents and travelers in the Wessex area to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and river levels closely.
- Stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas where overtopping is possible.
Expected Conditions
While river levels in the upper reaches have begun to fall, a significant volume of water remains on the moors and in the rivers downstream of Glastonbury. Combined with Sunday's rainfall, these conditions keep the flood risk elevated. Overtopping is considered possible from the Glastonbury Millstream and the River Brue at North Drain and Westhay.
Timeline
- Sunday, Feb 22, 2026: Rainfall is expected to ease following morning and overnight precipitation.
- Monday, Feb 23, 2026: The day will start mostly dry, though a new weather system may bring periods of rain later, though high totals are not forecast.
- Tuesday, Feb 24 – Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026: Drier conditions are expected to return to the region.
The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation and will provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 23, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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