Flood Warning Issued for River Parrett at Langport Westover Trading Estate, 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 was officially raised on February 22, 2026, at 11:37 AM following recent weather patterns in the Wessex area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the county of Somerset. Geographic regions at immediate risk include:

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

Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Parrett at Langport are expected to be the most affected areas as water levels remain high.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning zone are urged to act on their flood plans if they have one in place. The Environment Agency is currently conducting pumping operations at Westover and Huish Episcopi to manage water volumes. Additionally, the Parrett Relief Channel is being utilized as river and moor water levels allow. Officials are actively monitoring the situation, including regular checks of flood banks and spillways.

Expected Conditions

Water levels are currently falling slowly on the moors outside Langport and at the Westover Drain. However, water may still remain near the River Parrett. Following rainfall on Sunday morning, precipitation is expected to ease across Somerset. While a new weather system may bring periods of rain on Monday, totals are not forecast to be high. Drier conditions are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 1:00 PM on February 23, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.