Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett in Somerset Levels
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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 the Somerset Levels and Moors, warning of potential flooding near the River Yeo and River Parrett, including risks to the Westover Trading Estate.
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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
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Wessex area, specifically covering the River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels. This alert indicates that considerable water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers locations and moors near the River Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain, and River Sowy in Somerset. Low-lying land and roads are expected to be most affected, particularly the road at the south end of the Westover Trading Estate. There is a specific risk of flooding to properties at the Westover Trading Estate at Langport.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Do not put yourself or others at risk. Environment Agency field teams are currently clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages to mitigate the impact.
Expected Conditions
Pumping has resumed at the Westover pumping station, and the Parrett Relief Channel is being utilized as river and water levels allow. While rain is expected to ease in Somerset following Sunday morning's rainfall, a new weather system on Monday may bring additional periods of rain, though totals are not forecast to be high. Drier conditions are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 11:42 AM on February 22, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 23, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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