Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo and River 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Yeo and Parrett catchments in Somerset as saturated ground conditions maintain a risk of flooding despite falling river levels.
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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 River Yeo and River Parrett, covering the stretch from Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi. The alert was raised at 11:16 AM on February 24, 2026, due to saturated catchments and remaining water on the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers locations near the River Yeo and River Parrett in Somerset. Low-lying land and roads are expected to be most affected, with specific risks identified for:
- The A37 south and A303 south west of Ilchester
- The Ilchester to Limington road
- The road to Ilchester Meads
- Hainbury Mill, 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. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Expected Conditions
While river levels are currently falling slowly, upstream catchments remain saturated, maintaining a continued risk of flooding. The weather forecast indicates largely dry conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday with only patchy rain. However, a heavier, organized, and windier spell of rain is expected to move in from the West starting Thursday afternoon.
Timeline
The alert is currently active. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 25, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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