Flood Warning: River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney
Message Last Updated:
2026-03-07 10:16:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-17 10:31:00
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 7.95m and falling. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 7.71m and falling slowly.
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 above 8.80m. Property flooding isn't expected below 8.35m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels.
We are utilising the Parrett Relief Channel to manage levels in the River Parrett. We are pumping at Long Load and Huish Episcopi pumping stations as river and water levels on the moors allow.
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.
We are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 1pm on 08/03/2026 or as the situation changes.
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