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Flood Alert: Somerset coast at Porlock Weir - 27th September 2026

📍 Somerset 🌊 Bristol Channel 📅 27 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir in Somerset on 27th September 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 today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 18:00 to 20:00 on 27/09/2026.  High tides this evening may lead to flooding.   Flooding is forecast to affect locations at Porlock Bay, 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 highest tide is at 19:15 on Sunday 27/09/2026 with a peak height of 6.19m and a F5 westerly wind.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be upd

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.