Flood Warning Issued for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors Near Muchelney

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Yeo and River Parrett Moors. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and residents should take necessary precautions to protect property.

Affected Areas

The warning is centered on low-lying properties around Muchelney in Somerset. Specific geographic impacts include:

• Muchelney to Drayton road: Flooding possible if levels reach 8.8m.
• Muchelney to Thorney road: Affected above 7.93m.
• Muchelney to Long Load road: Affected above 7.86m.
• Langport to Muchelney road: Affected above 7.3m.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to avoid driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring flood banks and spillways, and pumping operations continue at Huish Episcopi. Residents should monitor local river and drain levels via the official government flood monitoring service.

Expected Conditions

The River Yeo level is currently 8.13m and has stabilized after peaking following recent rainfall. However, the drain level at Huish Episcopi Pumping Station is 8.37m and stable. Property flooding is considered possible when this drain level exceeds 8.35m.

Weather conditions in Somerset are expected to remain damp with light and patchy rain arriving from the southwest today. Occasional drizzle will continue overnight and into Tuesday, primarily in western areas. A transition to mostly dry conditions is expected by Wednesday.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 1:43 PM on February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.