A Flood Alert was issued for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney in Somerset between 25th February 2026 and 14th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yeo.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The West Moor Drain at Midelney rose 4.26m, peaking at 3.01m, while the River Isle at Midelney climbed 3.66m.
Environment Agency advice issued
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is 8.09m and is slowly falling. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 7.12m and is falling. Flooding may still be affecting the Langport to Muchelney road but the Muchelney to Long Load road, the Muchelney to Thorney road and the Muchelney to Drayton road remain unaffected. No property flooding is expected. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to operate the pumps at Huish Episcopi and West Sedgemoor pumping stations when river levels allow. A dry day is forecast for Satur
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midelney | West Moor Drain | +4.26m | 3.01m |
| Midelney | River Isle | +3.66m | 3.01m |
| Pen Mill | River Yeo | +1.91m | 2.27m |
| Huish Episcopi Pumping Station | Longload Main Drain | +1.68m | 3.36m |
| Westover Pumping Station | Huish Level Rhyne | +1.64m | 2.04m |
| Ilchester | River Yeo | +1.38m | 1.72m |
| Huish Episcopi Pumping Station | River Yeo | +0.95m | 3.42m |
| Long Load | Witcombe Bottom Main Drain | +0.76m | 9.71m |
| Sherborne Lake | River Yeo | +0.10m | 0.21m |