Flood Alert Issued for Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset as River 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 Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset, with road closures in effect and rising water levels at Currymoor.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Tone and Parrett Moors. This alert follows overnight rainfall that has impacted river and drain levels in the Wessex area.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset. Key locations currently affected include the Currymoor pumping station, Northmoor, Saltmoor, and the Athelney spillway. Impacted infrastructure includes Cutts Road, New Road, and the A361.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid driving through flood water. Several routes are currently impassable, including Cutts Road, New Road, and the A361, which remain closed. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring flood banks, spillways, and sluices. Pumping operations are active at Northmoor and Saltmoor with additional mobile pumps deployed. Pumping at Currymoor has been paused due to rainfall and will resume when river levels allow.
Expected Conditions
- River Levels: The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is recorded at 7.53m and is currently stabilising. Water enters Currymoor via the Hookbridge spillway when levels exceed 7.45m.
- Drain Levels: The drain level at Currymoor is 7.31m and rising.
- Spillways: The Athelney spillway is currently running.
- Weather Forecast: While rain cleared on Thursday morning, a band of moderate rain is expected to move in from the west on Friday. Patchy light rain is forecast for Saturday, followed by a cold front on Sunday that may bring heavier rainfall.
Timeline
The alert was raised on February 19, 2026, at 1:35 PM. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 20, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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