Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett in Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Yeo and River Parrett catchments. The alert was raised at 12:30 PM on February 23, 2026, due to ongoing risks associated with saturated ground and existing water levels on the Somerset Levels and Moors.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Wessex area in Somerset, specifically the River Yeo and Parrett from Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi. Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads near these rivers. Specific areas of concern include:

• A37 south of Ilchester
• A303 south west of Ilchester
• The Ilchester to Limington road
• The road to Ilchester Meads
• Hainbury Mill in Ilchester

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Do not put yourself or others at risk by entering flooded areas. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.

Expected Conditions

While river levels are currently falling slowly, upstream catchments remain saturated, maintaining the risk of flooding. Rainfall in Somerset is expected to be light and patchy today, arriving from the southwest. Occasional drizzle is forecast overnight and into Tuesday, primarily in western areas. Conditions are expected to turn mostly dry by Wednesday with little to no rain anticipated.

Timeline

The alert was issued on February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.