Flood Alert Issued for Somerset Levels and Moors: River Yeo and Parrett Areas at Risk
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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 rising water levels and heavy rain forecast through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency (Wessex area) has issued a flood alert for the Somerset Levels and Moors. The alert was raised at 12:12 PM on February 21, 2026, following reports of considerable water remaining on the moors.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers locations near the River Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain, and River Sowy. Residents should expect low-lying land and roads to be most affected, particularly the road at the south end of Westover Trading Estate. There is a specific risk of flooding to properties at the Westover Trading Estate at Langport.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers 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 resumed pumping at the Westover pumping station and is utilizing the Parrett Relief Channel as river and water levels allow.
Expected Conditions
While the region can expect patchy rain today, a cold front is forecast to bring more widespread rain overnight. Persistent and occasionally heavy rain is expected on Sunday morning. Conditions are forecast to clear later in the day on Sunday, with Monday expected to start brighter with only a few showers.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 22, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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