Flood alert for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney
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The River Yeo level is 8.12m and gradually falling having peaked in response to recent rainfall. The drain level at Huish Episcopi Pumping Station is 8.45m and stable. Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.3m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road 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. Pumping has resumed at Huish Episcopi.
Somerset can expect patchy rain today followed by a cold front bringing more widespread rain overnight and persistent, sometimes heavy rain on Sunday morning before it clears later in the day. Monday should start brighter with only a few showers.
We continue to monitor the situation and check flood banks and spillways. Avoid driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 22/02/26, 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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