Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett Estuary in Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Yeo and Parrett estuary. This alert covers the Wessex area and was officially raised on February 24, 2026, at 11:26 AM.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically targets the River Yeo, River Parrett, and Kings Sedgemoor Drain in Somerset. Geographic focus includes low-lying land and roads west of the M5 motorway to the coast. Specific communities mentioned in the warning area include:

• Chilton Trinity
• Combwich
• Steart

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local water levels and weather conditions closely.
• Do not put yourself or others at risk in low-lying areas.

Expected Conditions

Localised flood water currently remains in low-lying areas near the River Parrett estuary between Bridgwater and the coast. While catchments remain saturated, the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday remains largely dry with only patchy rain or the odd spot of rain expected. However, a heavier, organized, and windier spell of rain is forecast to move in from the West starting Thursday afternoon.

Timeline

The alert was issued on February 24, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 25, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.