Flood alert for East Somerset Rivers
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Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 20 January 2026 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brue, River Sheppey , with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road. Overtopping is forecast from the Glastonbury Millstream and the River Brue at North Drain and Westhay. The River Brue is forecast to be bankfull upstream of Bruton Dam with field flooding likely.
Further rain, possibly heavy, is forecast for tomorrow and rivers are expected to respond.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 21 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Rivers Brue, Sheppey, Glastonbury Millstream and North and South Drains.
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