A Flood Alert was issued for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir in Somerset on 24th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bristol Channel.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Barle at Simonsbath rose 0.06m, peaking at 0.19m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next two days may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 9:15 PM to 11:15 PM on Tuesday 24 March and from 9:45 AM to 11:45AM on Wednesday 25 March 2026. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land, roads and paths, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The first forecast high water is at 10:15 PM on Tuesday 24 March 2026. The forecast tide level is 5.06 mAOD with a Force 7 westerly wind. The second high water is at 10:45 AM on Wednesday 25 March 2026. The forecast tide level is
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simonsbath | River Barle | +0.06m | 0.19m |