Floodwater is reducing but a considerable amount of water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors. Flooding is still affecting the low-lying moors near the Rivers Yeo, Parrett, Sowy and Kings Sedgemoor Drain.
We are maximising use of the River Sowy (Parrett Relief Channel) to drain the upstream moors, as river levels and water levels allow.
Pumping stations are operating around Langport and temporary pumps over-pump at Dunball sluices during high tides, when water cannot gravitate into the River Parrett.
Saturday forecast to be mostly dry with periods of rain to migrate northwards. Sunday forecast for heavy morning rain that fades during the day, leading to a drier evening. A frontal system is moving to the area on Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, bringing more unsettled conditions.
We are closely monitoring the situation, and our Field Teams are operating structures and pumps.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Don’t put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 1pm on 8 March 2026
