Flood Warning Issued for River Parrett at Langport Westover Trading Estate 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 River Parrett at Langport, with heavy rain forecast for Sunday morning and pumping operations currently underway.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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