Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett Estuary in 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 low-lying areas between Bridgwater and the coast, warning of saturated catchments and incoming rain.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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