Flood Alert Issued for Somerset Coast at Porlock Weir

Source: Environment Agency · Somerset coast, Wessex

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Environment Agency issued it on August 13, 2026, 10 days 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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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir due to high tides on 13-14 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Somerset coast, Wessex
Issued
August 13, 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 10 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Somerset coast, Wessex.

Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Somerset coast at Porlock Weir. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-13T12:00:29.

Affected Areas

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir, including Porlock Bay and the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point. Low lying land and roads expected to be most affected.

What You Should Do

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides may lead to flooding around 20:15 on Thursday 13th August and 08:45 on Friday 14th August. Peak levels forecast at 6.38 mAODN with westerly force 6 winds at 20:15 on 13/08/26 and 6.19 mAODN with westerly force 4 winds at 08:45 on 14/08/26.

Timeline

Flooding possible around 20:15 on 13 August 2026 and 08:45 on 14 August 2026. Message will be updated by 12:00AM on 14 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Environment Agency issues flood alert for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir due to high tides on 13-14 August 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Somerset coast, Wessex. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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