Flood Warning Issued for A361 East Lyng to Burrowbridge in Somerset
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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 warning for the A361 corridor in Somerset as high river levels force road closures and trigger emergency pumping operations.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the A361 East Lyng to Burrowbridge area within the Wessex region. This alert was officially raised on February 20, 2026, due to high water levels on the River Tone and River Parrett following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic focus is the A361 corridor between East Lyng and Burrowbridge in Somerset. Specific impacts have been noted at the Currymoor, Northmoor, and Saltmoor pumping stations. Current road closures include Cutts Road, New Road, and the A361, which was reclosed today following activity at the Athelney spillway.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are strongly advised not to drive through flood water. Commuters should seek alternative routes and check the Somerset Council website for emergency road closure gate information. Environment Agency staff are currently monitoring floodbanks, spillways, and sluices while maintaining pumping operations at Northmoor, Saltmoor, and Currymoor.
Expected Conditions
The River Tone level at the Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.38m and gradually falling; however, water continues to enter Currymoor via the Hookbridge spillway while levels remain above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor is recorded at 7.49m. The weather forecast indicates a band of rain moving through on Friday afternoon, followed by occasional rain on Saturday. A cold front is expected on Sunday, which will bring more persistent rainfall to the region.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of February 20, 2026. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue as river levels allow. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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