Flood alert for South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches
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High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 15 January 2026
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Yeo, River Cam, River Wriggle , with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road and Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole.
The current band of persistent rain will clear this evening and river levels are expected to fall overnight.
Showers are forecast for the next few days but rainfall totals will be significantly lower.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 16 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Yeo from Sherborne to Yeovil, River Wriggle, Barwick Stream, West Coker Stream and the River Cam.
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