Flood alert for South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches
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Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 05 December 2025 . Flooding is also possible overnight into Saturday.
Rivers are forecast to rise again due to the current band of heavy rain this afternoon, Friday 05 December 2025. Sherborne Lake is still high and remains above the Alert threshold. Flooding is possible on low lying land and roads near the River Yeo, River Cam, River Wriggle. Areas most at risk include the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road and Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole. Showers are forecast on Saturday followed by a moderate band of rain on Sunday. On Monday night into Tuesday, another heavy rain front is forecast, which could bring further flooding impacts.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . We are checking defences and clearing bridges, culverts and screens.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 06 December 2025 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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