Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett from Bridgwater to the Somerset Coast
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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 near the River Parrett estuary, with heavy rain forecast for Sunday morning across saturated catchments.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Yeo and River Parrett, covering the stretch from Bridgwater to the coast. This alert includes the River Yeo, River Parrett, and Kings Sedgemoor Drain.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically targets localized low-lying areas near the River Parrett estuary in Somerset. Impacted locations include land and roads west of the M5 motorway toward the coast, with specific mention of areas near Chilton Trinity, Combwich, and Steart.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is essential to remain aware of local water levels and changing weather conditions. Do not put yourself or others at risk.
Expected Conditions
Localized flood water currently remains in low-lying areas. While patchy rain is expected today, a cold front is forecast to bring more widespread rain overnight. Persistent and occasionally heavy rain is anticipated on Sunday morning. Because catchments are already saturated, rivers are expected to be highly responsive to this additional rainfall.
Timeline
The alert was raised on February 21, 2026. Heavy rain is expected to clear later in the day on Sunday, February 22, with Monday forecast to be brighter with only a few showers. The Environment Agency expects to update this message by 1:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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