Flood Alert Issued for South East Somerset Rivers and Upper Reaches
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 parts of Somerset and Dorset, warning that heavy showers and high river levels may cause flooding through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South East Somerset and Dorset
- 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 South East Somerset and Dorset.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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