A Flood Alert was issued for Somerset coast at Dunster Beaches, Blue Anchor, Steart, Stolford and Brean in North Somerset, Somerset on 29th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bristol Channel.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Kings Sedgemoor Drain at Bradney rose 2.63m, peaking at 2.63m, while the Cannington Brook at Cannington climbed 0.12m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 8.45 pm this evening to tomorrow morning. High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible around the high tide from 8:45 PM today 29/08/2026. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley of 6.01 mAODN at 08:45 PM on 29/08/2026, with westerly force 7 winds Areas most at risk include coastal areas at Dunster Beaches, Blue Anchor, Steart, Stolford and Brean. We do not expect to see similar impa
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradney | Kings Sedgemoor Drain | +2.63m | 2.63m |
| Cannington | Cannington Brook | +0.12m | 0.41m |
| Congresbury | Congresbury Yeo | +0.07m | 5.57m |
| North Drain | North Drain | +0.06m | 1.86m |
| Dunball | Kings Sedgemoor Drain | +0.05m | 2.64m |