Flood Alert Issued for Somerset Levels and Moors Near River Yeo and Parrett
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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 Somerset Levels and Moors, warning of high water levels and potential property flooding at Westover Trading Estate.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels. The alert was officially raised at 11:20 AM on February 24, 2026, in response to considerable water remaining on the Somerset Levels and Moors following recent conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions in Somerset near the River Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain, and River Sowy. Specific locations expected to be most affected include low-lying land and roads, particularly the road at the south end of Westover Trading Estate. There is a noted risk of flooding to properties at the Westover Trading Estate at Langport.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters 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 has deployed field teams to clear debris screens and check rivers for blockages. Pumping has resumed at the Westover pumping station, and officials are utilizing the Parrett Relief Channel as river and water levels allow.
Expected Conditions
While Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to remain largely dry with only patchy rain or isolated spots of rain, conditions are expected to change later in the week. A heavier, organized, and windier spell of rain is forecast to move in from the West starting Thursday afternoon.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 24, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 25, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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