Flood Warning Issued for River Parrett at Langport Westover Trading Estate in Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the lower River Parrett at the Langport Westover Trading Estate. The alert indicates that flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett at Langport, with low-lying land and roads most affected.

Affected Areas

The warning is centered in the Wessex area of Somerset. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:

• Cheapside
• Whatley Mews
• Parrett Close
• Bow Street
• Moor Park
• Westover Trading Estate

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to act on their flood plans if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, including checking flood banks and spillways. Pumping operations are continuing at Westover and have restarted at Huish Episcopi. The Parrett Relief Channel is also being utilized as river and moor water levels allow.

Expected Conditions

While the level in the Westover Drain is currently falling gradually, weather conditions are expected to shift. Following patchy rain today, a cold front will bring widespread rain overnight. Persistent and occasionally heavy rain is forecast for Sunday morning before clearing later in the day. Monday is expected to be brighter with only a few showers.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 12:09 PM on February 21, 2026. A formal update to this message is expected by 1:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.