Flood warning for River Yeo from Sherborne to Yeovil
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River levels are falling, but remain high, as a result of the heavy rain overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Yeo, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around South Street, Ludborne Road and Sherborne Sewage Treatment Works in Sherborne and the Mole Valley Farmers area on the Sherborne Road near Yeovil.
Heavy rain is forecast through Sunday and river levels are expected to remain high.
We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and we are checking watercourses for blockages. Act on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: New Road in Sherborne to the Old Mill Farm area near Yeovil including the Smiths Bridge area near Bradford Abbas, Broadclose Farm, Yeovil Junction Station and Sharmans Bridge area, Newton Surmaville, Chudleigh Mill and Yeobridge Trade Park near Yeovil.
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Latest levels
The River Yeo level at Sherborne Lake was 0.35 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.39 metres. Monitor the River Yeo level at Sherborne Lake.
The River Yeo level at Pen Mill was 3.84 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 4.19 metres. Monitor the River Yeo level at Pen Mill.
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