A Flood Alert was issued for Lower Tone and Parrett Moors in Somerset between 25th February 2026 and 4th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Tone, River Parrett.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Parrett at West Sedgemoor Pumping Station rose 5.15m, peaking at 7.65m, while the River Parrett at Dunball Tidal climbed 3.93m.
Environment Agency advice issued
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.12m and falling. Water enters Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway when this is above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 5.85m and falling steadily. New Road and Cutts Road remain closed for now. Please refer to https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/ for the latest. For the latest water levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are pumping at Currymoor, Northmoor and Saltmoor pumping stations and will continue to do so
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sedgemoor Pumping Station | River Parrett | +5.15m | 7.65m |
| Dunball Tidal | River Parrett | +3.93m | 4.67m |
| Chiselborough | River Parrett | +1.03m | 1.22m |
| Gaw Bridge | River Parrett | +0.76m | 1.40m |
| Currymoor Pumping Station | River Tone | +0.36m | 7.41m |
| Bathpool Outfall | River Tone | +0.25m | 8.41m |
| Bishops Hull | River Tone | +0.24m | 0.70m |
| Greenham | River Tone | +0.12m | 0.49m |
| Taunton Market | River Tone | +0.11m | 1.06m |