Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett in Somerset
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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A flood alert remains in effect for the River Yeo and River Parrett from Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi as saturated catchments continue to pose a risk to low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, England
- 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, England.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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