Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and River Parrett from Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Somerset Levels and Moors as the Environment Agency monitors high water levels and prepares for additional rainfall through Saturday morning.
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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 area. The alert was officially raised at 10:14 AM on February 27, 2026, in response to high water levels following recent precipitation.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Somerset region, specifically the areas between Yeovilton and Huish Episcopi. A considerable amount of floodwater remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors, with low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Yeo currently affected.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency urges the public not to put themselves or others at risk. Field teams are currently operating structures and pumps, as well as clearing debris screens to manage the water levels.
Expected Conditions
While the Parrett Relief Channel downstream is being utilized and pumps are operating at capacity, additional weather impacts are expected. Scattered showers are forecast for Friday afternoon, with the potential for heavier localized rainfall on Friday evening and overnight into Saturday morning. Conditions are expected to improve by Saturday afternoon, which is forecast to be largely dry.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the weather and water level situation and expects to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 28, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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