Flood Alert Issued for River Tone Catchment in Devon and Somerset
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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 River Tone catchment, warning of potential flooding on roads and low-lying land starting midnight February 18.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon and 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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