Flood Alert Issued for West Somerset Streams as River Levels Remain High
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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 that heavy showers may cause flooding along the Washford River and surrounding streams through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Somerset, Somerset
- 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, Somerset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Somerset Streams area. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels and forecasted rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several watercourses and their tributaries within Somerset, including:
- Horner Water
- River Aller
- Washford River (specifically at Beggearn Huish)
- Hawkcombe Stream
- Monksilver Stream
- Doniford Stream
Low-lying land and roads in these areas are expected to be most affected by the rising waters.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Remain vigilant of local water levels and current weather conditions.
- Do not put yourself or others at risk in flooded areas.
- Monitor local news and agency updates as officials check rivers for blockages.
Expected Conditions
While the river level on the Washford River at Beggearn Huish is currently falling, it remains high and sensitive to further precipitation. Other rivers in the Wessex area have also fallen but remain responsive to rainfall. The forecast for Sunday, February 15, 2026, indicates a showery day with some heavy bursts. These showery conditions are expected to persist through Monday.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026. The showery weather pattern is predicted to continue through Monday, with a drier outlook currently forecast for Tuesday, February 17. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this alert by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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