Flood alert for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney
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Water levels remain high on the Rivers Yeo and Parrett. With a few showers forecast again this evening.
Low lying land and roads are expected to be most affected by flooding. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if the drain level at Huish Episcopi pumping station exceeds 7.3m; the road from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m; Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m and Muchelney to Drayton 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.
Refer to Somerset Council’s website for any local road closures.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. And we are pumping and operating the Parrett Relief Channel when river levels allow.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 23 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Yeo and River Parrett Moors including access from Langport, Law Lane from Drayton, Law Lane from Thorney, Wetmoor Lane from Long Load and properties in Muchelney, Muchelney Ham and Thorney.
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