Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and Parrett Upper Reaches in Somerset and Dorset
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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 River Yeo, Parrett, and Cary due to saturated catchments and remaining floodwater on the Somerset Levels and Moors.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset and Dorset
- 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 and Dorset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper Reaches of the River Yeo and River Parrett. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as upstream catchments remain saturated and highly responsive to further rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Wessex area, specifically impacting Somerset and Dorset Council regions. Locations most at risk include areas near the River Yeo, River Parrett, and River Cary. Low-lying land and roads are expected to be affected, with specific concern noted for the Ilchester to Yeovilton road at the end of the runway. Considerable floodwater also remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local water levels and weather conditions closely.
- Avoid putting yourself or others at risk by entering flooded zones.
Expected Conditions
Following rainfall on Sunday, February 22, 2026, catchments are saturated. While rain is expected to ease, the risk of flooding continues due to the responsiveness of the river systems. Low-lying infrastructure and roads are the primary areas of concern.
Timeline
The alert was raised on February 22, 2026. Weather forecasts indicate that Sunday's rain will ease, followed by a mostly dry start to Monday. A new weather system is expected to bring periods of rain on Monday, though high totals are not currently forecast. Drier conditions are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 1:00 PM on February 23, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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