Flood alert for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney
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The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.39m and is falling steadily. The drain level at Huish Episcopi pumping station remains stable at 8.27m.
Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this drain level exceeds 7.3m, the road from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, the road from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m and the road from Muchelney to Draycott, Law Lane, above 8.8m. Property flooding is possible above 8.35m.
The Parrett Relief Channel is currently being used to help reduce river levels, and pumping will commence at Huish Episcopi and Westover pumping stations once river levels allow. The next few days are forecast to be predominantly dry. A band of light rain is forecast to cross the area early on Friday morning however this is not expected to cause rivers to rise significantly.
Staff are checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on road closures. This message will be updated by midday on 31/01/2025, 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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