Flood Warning Issued for River Parrett at Langport Westover Trading Estate
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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 in Somerset, with heavy rain expected to return later this week.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Somerset, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the lower River Parrett at Langport Westover Trading Estate. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and residents should take necessary precautions.
Affected Areas
The warning is centered in the Wessex area of Somerset. Specific geographic locations at risk include:
- Cheapside
- Whatley Mews
- Parrett Close
- Bow Street
- Moor Park
- Westover Trading Estate
Low-lying land and roads near the River Parrett are most likely to be affected by remaining floodwaters.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to act on their flood plans immediately. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation, checking flood banks and spillways. Pumping operations are continuing at Westover and Huish Episcopi, and officials are using the Parrett Relief Channel as river and moor water levels allow.
Expected Conditions
While water levels are currently falling on the moors outside Langport and at the Westover Drain, a considerable amount of water remains near the River Parrett.
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Conditions will remain largely dry with only patchy rain or isolated spots of rain expected.
- Thursday: A heavier, organized, and windier spell of rain is forecast to move in from the West starting Thursday afternoon.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 24, 2026, at 11:10 AM. This message is scheduled to be updated by 1:00 PM on February 25, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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