Flood Warning Issued for Curry Moor and Hay Moor in Somerset as River Tone Levels Stabilize

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for Curry Moor and Hay Moor in the Wessex area of Somerset. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the geographic regions of Curry Moor and Hay Moor in Somerset. Local infrastructure is already impacted, with Cutts Road and New Road remaining closed. The Athelney spillway is currently running, which has necessitated the closure of the A361.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are strongly advised to avoid driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely, including regular checks of flood banks, spillways, and sluices. Residents should monitor the latest river levels via the official government flood service.

Expected Conditions

As of the latest report, the River Tone level at the Currymoor pumping station is 7.28m and remains stable. Water will enter Currymoor via the Hookbridge spillway if levels rise above 7.45m. Currently, the drain level at the Currymoor pumping station is 7.35m and is falling.

Active pumping operations are underway at Northmoor and Saltmoor, supplemented by additional mobile pumps. Pumping at Currymoor has also begun and will continue as long as river levels allow. Catchments in the area remain saturated, making rivers highly responsive to additional rainfall.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 12:22 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Showery weather is expected to persist through Sunday and Monday, with some showers potentially heavy. A drier outlook is currently forecast for Tuesday, February 17. This message is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.