Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett on the 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 as high water levels persist across the River Yeo and River Parrett catchments.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Yeo and Parrett, specifically targeting The Levels. The alert was officially raised at 11:01 AM on March 3, 2026, as significant volumes of water remain in the region despite a gradual reduction in floodwater levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the low-lying moors in the Wessex area of Somerset. Specific geographic focus includes areas near the following water bodies:
- River Yeo
- River Parrett
- Kings Sedgemoor Drain
- River Sowy
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected Somerset moors are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Do not put yourself or others at risk by entering flooded zones.
- Monitor local conditions as Field Teams continue to operate structures and pumps.
Expected Conditions
While floodwater is currently reducing, a "considerable amount" of water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors. The Environment Agency is currently maximising the use of the River Sowy (Parrett Relief Channel) to drain upstream moors. Pumping stations are fully operational around Langport. Additionally, temporary pumps are being utilized at Dunball sluices during high tide periods when water cannot naturally gravitate into the River Parrett.
Timeline
The alert was issued on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The forecast for Tuesday indicates largely dry conditions, with settled weather expected to continue until the weekend. The Environment Agency will provide a formal update on the situation by 1:00 PM on March 4, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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