Flood Warning Issued for Curry Moor and Hay Moor in Somerset
This alert is no longer in effect.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 warning for Curry Moor and Hay Moor as the River Tone remains at high levels, leading to road closures and active pumping operations.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Somerset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for Curry Moor and Hay Moor. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Curry Moor and Hay Moor areas within the Wessex region of Somerset. Impact is centered around the River Tone. Currently, Cutts Road and New Road remain closed due to conditions, while the Athelney spillway is not running and the A361 remains open.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, including flood banks, spillways, and sluices. Residents should stay informed by checking the latest river and sea levels via official government services.
Expected Conditions
The River Tone level at the Currymoor pumping station is currently recorded at 7.38m and is stable. Water is expected to enter Currymoor via the Hookbridge spillway if levels rise above 7.45m. The drain level at the Currymoor pumping station is 6.51m and falling.
To manage water levels, the agency is pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor with additional mobile pumps deployed at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor will continue as river levels permit.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 11:03 AM on February 28, 2026.
- Saturday: Forecasted to be largely dry with scattered showers expected in the evening and overnight into Sunday.
- Sunday: Showers are expected to clear to the East by Sunday afternoon.
- Monday: Conditions are expected to be largely dry and more settled.
This message is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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