Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Clyst and Culm in Devon and Somerset

Alert Details

Alert Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) Issued By: Environment Agency Effective Period: Through Monday, February 16, 2026

Affected Areas

The Environment Agency has identified the Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries as primary areas of concern. This alert covers portions of Devon and Somerset. Specific locations highlighted include:

• Cullompton
• Willand
• Culmstock
• Hemyock
• Bradninch
• Broadclyst
• Clyst St Mary

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are urged to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
• Be prepared for potential travel disruptions on roads near riverbanks.

Expected Conditions

Ongoing rainfall across the region is causing river levels to rise. While no flooding to properties is currently forecast, the Environment Agency warns that flooding is possible for low-lying land and roads situated close to the rivers. Rivers are expected to remain high throughout the duration of the alert.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:53 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Hazardous conditions are expected to persist into Monday, February 16. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.