Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett in Somerset: Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi
This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert remains in place for the River Yeo and Parrett in Somerset as the Environment Agency monitors high water levels on the Somerset Levels and Moors.
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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 5 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 for the River Yeo and Parrett catchment areas. The alert was officially raised at 10:10 AM on March 7, 2026, as floodwater continues to affect the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the geographic region from Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi in Somerset, within the Wessex area. Specifically, low-lying roads and land adjacent to the River Yeo are currently affected. A considerable amount of water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors despite floodwater levels beginning to reduce.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Do not put yourself or others at risk by attempting to navigate flooded areas. Field teams are currently on-site operating structures and pumps to manage the situation.
Expected Conditions
The Environment Agency is utilizing the Parrett Relief Channel to manage levels in the River Parrett. Pumps are being operated at maximum capacity as river and water levels on the moors allow. While water levels are currently reducing, significant volumes remain in low-lying areas.
Timeline
- Saturday, March 7: Mostly dry conditions are forecast, with periods of rain expected to migrate northwards.
- Sunday, March 8: Heavy morning rain is forecast to fade during the day, leading to a drier evening.
- Tuesday Evening into Wednesday Morning: A frontal system is expected to move into the area, bringing more unsettled conditions.
This message is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on March 8, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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