Flood Warning: River Yeo and River Parrett Moors, low lying properties around Muchelney

Message Last Updated:
2026-01-30 17:35:00

Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-27 18:35:00

The River Yeo level remains high and the drain level at Huish Episcopi Pumping Station is 8.57m and stable. Property flooding is possible above 8.35m. Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road about 8.8m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. Pumping will start at Huish Episcopi and Westover stations once river levels allow. The Parrett Relief Channel will be opened once spillways stop running.

Showers are forecast tonight and on Saturday. Rainfall will mainly be light but there is potential for heavier downpours. Sunday and Monday are both forecast to be drier until more rain arrives later on Monday.

We are monitoring the situation closely. Staff are checking the condition of flood banks and spillways. Avoid driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1 PM on 31/01/2026, or as the situation changes.