Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and River Parrett Catchments 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 is in effect for the River Yeo and River Parrett between Yeovilton and Huish Episcopi as saturated ground and high river levels pose a risk to low-lying roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Wessex area, specifically targeting the River Yeo and River Parrett catchments. The alert was raised at 11:41 AM on February 22, 2026, due to high river levels and saturated upstream catchments that remain highly responsive to rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the region from Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi in Somerset. Specific locations at risk include low-lying land and roads, particularly:
- The A37 south and A303 southwest of Ilchester
- The Ilchester to Limington road
- The road to Ilchester Meads
- Hainbury Mill in Ilchester
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water to avoid putting yourself or others at risk. Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Considerable water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors. While rainfall from Sunday morning is expected to ease, the ground remains saturated. A new weather system is forecast to bring periods of rain starting later Monday, though high totals are not currently expected. Drier conditions are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Timeline
The alert is currently active. Officials are monitoring the situation and expect to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 23, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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