Flood Alert Issued for Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in the Wessex area. This alert was raised on February 16, 2026, at 1:17 PM following overnight rainfall that has caused river levels to rise.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset. Key geographic points include the River Tone and River Parrett. Local road closures are currently in effect for Cutts Road, New Road, and the A361, as the Athelney spillway is currently running.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to avoid driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring flood banks, spillways, and sluices. Pumping operations are underway at Northmoor and Saltmoor with additional mobile pumps deployed. Pumping at Currymoor is currently paused but will resume when river levels allow.

Expected Conditions

The River Tone level at the Currymoor pumping station is currently recorded at 7.42m and is rising. If the level exceeds 7.45m, water will enter Currymoor via the Hookbridge spillway. The drain level at Currymoor is stable at 7.38m. Heavy showers are expected to persist through Monday before clearing.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. Showers are forecast to clear through Monday evening, followed by a largely dry day on Tuesday, February 17. More unsettled conditions are expected later in the week. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 17, 2026.