Flood Alert Issued for West Somerset Streams as Heavy Rainfall Forecast
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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 West Somerset, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West 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 West Somerset, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Somerset Streams area within the Wessex region. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels rise.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers areas in Somerset near the following watercourses:
- Horner Water
- River Aller
- Washford River
- Hawkcombe Stream
- Monksilver Stream
- Doniford Stream
Impacts are most likely on low-lying land and roads adjacent to these rivers and their tributaries.
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises the following safety precautions for residents in the affected area:
- Never drive through flood water. Just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Avoid any bridges near the affected streams and rivers.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected due to potential heavy localized rainfall overnight and into Saturday morning. While the rest of Saturday is expected to be largely dry, additional rain is forecast for Sunday and early next week. Officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 5:15 PM on February 27, 2026. The risk of flooding is forecast to persist through the morning of Saturday, February 28. This message is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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