Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett in Somerset Levels and Moors
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 Somerset Levels as high water levels persist near the Rivers Yeo and Parrett despite ongoing pumping operations.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex Region
- 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Somerset, Wessex Region.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Yeo and Parrett area. While floodwater levels are currently reducing, a considerable amount of water remains across the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Somerset Levels and Moors within the Wessex area. Impacted locations include low-lying moors at Muchelney and West Sedgemoor. The geographic scope encompasses the River Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain, and River Sowy.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency urges the public not to put themselves or others at risk by entering flooded zones.
Expected Conditions
Field teams are currently monitoring the situation and operating structures and pumps. Pumping is being maximized at the Huish Episcopi pumping station, and operations continue at the West Sedgemoor pumping station. While water levels are currently receding, showers are forecast for Thursday, followed by a band of heavier rain expected overnight into Friday, March 13.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 1:15 PM on March 12, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update on the situation by 1:00 PM on March 13, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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