Flood Warning Issued for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors in Somerset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Yeo and River Parrett Moors. The alert was officially raised at 11:50 AM on February 21, 2026, following recent rainfall in the Wessex area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically targets low-lying properties around Muchelney in Somerset. The geographic scope includes the River Yeo and River Parrett Moors. Several local transport routes are currently affected by water levels, including the Langport to Muchelney road, the Muchelney to Long Load road, and the Muchelney to Thorney road.

What You Should Do

Residents are strongly advised to avoid driving through flood water. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation, including checking flood banks and spillways. Pumping operations have resumed at Huish Episcopi. Residents should monitor the latest river and drain levels via the official government flood monitoring service.

Expected Conditions

The River Yeo level is currently measured at 8.12m and is gradually falling after peaking. However, the drain level at Huish Episcopi Pumping Station is stable at 8.45m. Property flooding is possible at this location as levels have exceeded the 8.35m threshold.

Road flooding is confirmed for the following routes:

• Langport to Muchelney road: Floods above 7.3m
• Muchelney to Long Load road: Floods above 7.86m
• Muchelney to Thorney road: Floods above 7.93m

The Muchelney to Drayton road is currently unaffected but faces risk if levels reach 8.8m.

Timeline

Patchy rain is expected today, followed by a cold front bringing widespread rain overnight. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast for Sunday morning, February 22, before clearing later that day. Monday is expected to be brighter with only a few showers. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or as the situation changes.