A Flood Alert was issued for River Yeo and Parrett, Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi in Somerset between 25th February 2026 and 8th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yeo, 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
Floodwater is reducing but a considerable amount of water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors. The low-lying roads and land adjacent to the River Yeo are still affected. We are utilising the Parrett Relief Channel to manage levels in the River Parrett and operating as many pumps as possible as river and water levels on the moors allow. Sunday and Monday begin largely grey and drizzly but brighten, clearing slowly throughout the day. Tuesday night sees a frontal band of rain and a return to unsettled rain and showers across the area, from the west. We are closely monitoring the situation,
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 |
| Pen Mill | River Yeo | +1.08m | 1.45m |
| Chiselborough | River Parrett | +1.05m | 1.22m |
| Gaw Bridge | River Parrett | +0.85m | 1.40m |
| Long Load | Witcombe Bottom Main Drain | +0.76m | 9.71m |
| Ilchester | River Yeo | +0.73m | 1.07m |
| Huish Episcopi Pumping Station | River Yeo | +0.58m | 3.21m |
| Sherborne Lake | River Yeo | +0.05m | 0.16m |