Flood Alert Issued for River Yeo, Parrett, and Cary 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 upper reaches of the River Yeo and Parrett as saturated catchments prepare for heavy rainfall through Sunday.
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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 Parrett. The alert was officially raised at 12:10 PM on February 21, 2026, due to saturated upstream catchments and existing floodwater on the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Somerset and Dorset Council. Specific areas at risk include locations near the River Yeo, River Parrett, and River Cary. Low-lying land and roads are expected to be most affected, with a particular emphasis on the Ilchester to Yeovilton road at the end of the runway.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is essential to remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions. Do not put yourself or others at risk by entering flooded zones.
Expected Conditions
Upstream catchments are currently saturated and highly responsive to new rainfall. The forecast indicates patchy rain today, followed by a cold front bringing widespread rain overnight. Persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected on Sunday morning before the system clears later in the day.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 21, 2026. Heavy rain is anticipated through Sunday morning, February 22, with conditions expected to turn brighter with only a few showers by Monday. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 1:00 PM on February 22.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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