A Flood Alert was issued for Somerset Frome area in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, Wiltshire on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Midford Brook at Midford rose 1.00m, peaking at 1.68m, while the Somerset Frome at Tellisford climbed 0.99m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Saturday 24 October and overnight into Sunday morning. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Somerset Frome, River Mells, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00PM
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midford | Midford Brook | +1.00m | 1.68m |
| Tellisford | Somerset Frome | +0.99m | 1.73m |
| Wellow | Wellow Brook | +0.68m | 1.21m |
| Holwell | Nunney Brook | +0.61m | 1.31m |
| Vallis | Mells River | +0.49m | 0.64m |
| Frome Rodden | Somerset Frome | +0.41m | 0.85m |
| Trowbridge Southwick | Lambrok Stream | +0.21m | 0.36m |
| Stoke Bottom Farm | Mells River | +0.20m | 0.23m |
| Welton | Wellow Brook | +0.18m | 0.24m |