Flood Alert Issued for South East Somerset Rivers and Upper Reaches

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches. The alert (Severity Level 3) was officially raised at 12:58 PM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels and a forecast of heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Somerset and the Dorset Council area. Specific watercourses identified in the alert include:

• River Yeo
• River Cam
• River Wriggle
• Barwick Stream
• West Coker Stream

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Sherbourne Lake, with low-lying land and roads expected to be most affected. Specific high-risk areas include the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road and Deep Ford Lane in Chetnole.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the Wessex area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
• Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
• Monitor local river levels and rainfall updates.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are currently being monitored by the Environment Agency. The weather forecast for Sunday, February 15, indicates a showery day with the potential for heavy downpours at times. These showery conditions are expected to persist through the following day.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. Showery weather is expected to continue through Monday, February 16. A drier outlook is currently forecast for Tuesday, February 17. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.