Flood Alert Issued for West Somerset Streams as River Levels Rise
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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 Streams, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads starting Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Somerset, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the West Somerset Streams area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several watercourses in Somerset, including:
- Horner Water
- River Aller
- Washford River
- Hawkcombe Stream
- Monksilver Stream
- Doniford Stream and its tributaries
Specific locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers and streams.
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
River levels are rising this evening, with flooding possible starting from 8:30 PM on 18 February 2026. Rainfall is forecast to continue throughout Wednesday night. While Thursday is expected to be dry, the Environment Agency forecasts further rain on Friday and through the upcoming weekend. Field teams are currently monitoring river levels and clearing blockages to maintain flow.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 8:30 PM on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. Rainfall is expected to persist overnight. A status update is scheduled to be provided by 1:00 PM on Thursday, 19 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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