Flood Alert Issued for West Somerset Streams as River Levels Remain High Near Beggearn Huish

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the West Somerset Streams. This alert indicates that flooding is possible in the region following heavy rainfall that occurred earlier this week. While water levels are currently described as stable and expected to fall slowly, they remain above the flood alert threshold.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Wessex area within the county of Somerset. Specific geographic regions at risk include:

• Rivers and Streams: Horner Water, River Aller, Washford River, Hawkcombe Stream, Monksilver Stream, and Doniford Stream, including their tributaries.
• Specific Locations: Low-lying land and roads near rivers are most at risk. Monitoring equipment near Beggearn Huish indicates the river remains above the 0.5m flood alert threshold.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Remain aware of local water levels and changing weather conditions.
• Monitor updates from the Environment Agency.

Expected Conditions

Following heavy rainfall in the early hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, the region is facing a period of unsettled weather:

• Today: Patchy rain is expected.
• Overnight: A cold front will bring more widespread rain.
• Sunday Morning: Persistent and occasionally heavy rain is forecast before clearing later in the day.
• Monday: Conditions are expected to improve with a brighter start and only a few showers.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 12:16 PM on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels closely and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.