Flood Warning: River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft
Message Last Updated:
2026-01-27 01:33:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-27 01:33:00
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected from the early hours of 27 January 2026 .
Prolonged heavy rain is forecast throughout Monday evening and into Tuesday.
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 02:00AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Chard Junction - including the Three Counties Public House, Creamery and Broad Bridge areas, Broom, Wadbrook, Axe Farm, Weycroft - including Coaxden Cottages, Weycroft Mill and properties on the A358 around Weycroft Bridge
B3165 at Mosterton and Clapton . Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are likely to remain high throughout the morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
