Flood Warning Issued for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors Near Muchelney
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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 Somerset as drain levels reach 8.37m, threatening low-lying properties and closing several local roads.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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