Flood Alert Issued for West Somerset Streams Following Heavy Rainfall
This alert is no longer in effect.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 West Somerset as river levels remain above thresholds near Beggearn Huish, with more rain forecast through the weekend.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the West Somerset Streams area. This alert was raised at 12:47 PM on February 19, 2026, following heavy rainfall overnight that has pushed river levels above safety thresholds.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several watercourses in the Wessex area of Somerset, including:
- Horner Water
- River Aller
- Washford River
- Hawkcombe Stream
- Monksilver Stream
- Doniford Stream and their tributaries
Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers. Specifically, the river near Beggearn Huish remains above the flood alert threshold of 0.35m.
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
While current water levels appear stable and are expected to fall slowly, the ground remains saturated. Although Thursday is expected to remain largely dry, a band of moderate rain is forecast to move in from the west on Friday. Patchy light rain is anticipated on Saturday, followed by a cold front on Sunday that may bring heavier rainfall to the region.
Timeline
The alert is currently effective as of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels closely and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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