Flood warning for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors, low lying properties around Muchelney
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The River Yeo level is 8.86m and rising in response to overnight rain. The drain level at Huish Episcopi Pumping Station is 8.47m and stable. Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.3m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.8m. Property flooding is possible above 8.35m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. Pumping has been paused at Huish Episcopi and will resume when river levels allow. Rain has cleared south-eastwards on Thursday morning, leaving Somerset largely dry before another band of moderate rain moves in from the west on Friday. Patchy light rain is likely at times on Saturday, with a cold front on Sunday potentially bringing heavier rain.
We continue to monitor the situation and check flood banks and spillways. Avoid driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 20/02/26 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Low lying properties in Muchelney, Muchelney Ham and Thorney Moor.
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The Longload Main Drain level at Huish Episcopi Pumping Station was 3.47 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.35 metres.
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