Flood Alert Issued for River Tone Catchment in Devon and Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Tone catchment within the Wessex area. This alert covers the River Tone, Hillfarrance Brook, and Halsewater Stream following rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert affects regions across Devon and Somerset. Specific locations forecast to be affected include areas near the River Tone, Hillfarrance Brook, and Halsewater Stream. Low-lying land and roads are expected to be most impacted, with specific concern for:

• Roads around Hillfarrance and Bradford on Tone
• Lane End Road at Ham
• The road connecting Creech St Michael to Henlade

In Bradford on Tone, ringbanks are expected to be bankfull.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Do not put yourself or others at risk. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Rainfall is forecast to continue overnight on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. While Thursday is expected to be dry, further rain is forecast for Friday and over the weekend.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from midnight onwards on 18 February 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on 19 February 2026, or earlier if the situation changes.