A Flood Alert was issued for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir in Somerset on 16th May 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bristol Channel.
Local monitoring gauges did not record a significant level change for this event, which may indicate a precautionary or rainfall-forecast-based alert.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around both high tides (07:45 and 20:00) on Sunday 17 May. Flooding may affect locations at Porlock Bay on Sunday 17 May, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point. The first forecast high water of 6.10 mAODN is at 07:45, with North-westerly Force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 6.26 mAODN at 20:00, with Westerly Force