Flood Alert Issued for Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset; A361 and Local Roads Closed
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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 Lower Tone and Parrett Moors as saturated catchments respond to ongoing rainfall, leading to the closure of the A361 and other local roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in the Wessex area. This alert was officially raised at 12:30 PM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising water levels and saturated ground conditions across the River Tone and River Parrett catchments.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset. Key impacts and infrastructure concerns include:
- Road Closures: The A361 is currently closed. Additionally, Cutts Road and New Road remain closed due to flooding.
- Spillways: The Athelney spillway is running. Water will enter Currymoor via the Hookbridge spillway whenever levels exceed 7.45m.
- Pumping Operations: Active pumping is underway at Northmoor and Saltmoor, supported by additional mobile pumps. Pumping has also commenced at Currymoor and will continue as long as river levels allow.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid driving through flood water, as it can be deeper and more hazardous than it appears.
- Monitor local river and sea levels via official government services.
- Follow local road closure signs and do not attempt to bypass barriers on the A361, Cutts Road, or New Road.
Expected Conditions
As of the latest report, the River Tone level at the Currymoor pumping station is 7.28m and falling. The drain level at the same station is currently 7.35m and is also falling.
Weather conditions for Sunday, February 15, are expected to be showery, with some rainfall potentially becoming heavy at times. This showery pattern is forecast to persist through Monday. Because the catchments are already saturated, rivers remain highly responsive to any additional rainfall.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect. While a drier outlook is forecast for Tuesday, February 17, the Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely, including checking flood banks, spillways, and sluices. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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