Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Clyst and Culm in Devon and Somerset
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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 Rivers Clyst and Culm, warning of rising water levels and potential flooding of roads and low-lying land through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Devon and Somerset
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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