A Flood Alert was issued for South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches in Dorset Council, Somerset on 13th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yeo, River Cam, River Wriggle, Barwick Stream, West Coker Stream.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Yeo at Pen Mill rose 1.87m, peaking at 2.27m, while the River Parrett at Chiselborough climbed 1.60m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Yeo at Sherborne Lake. Following the overnight rainfall, the water levels in Sherborne Lake have risen and isolated flooding around the area may occur. The level in the River Cam and River Wriggle peaked overnight and have now fallen. However, flood water may still affect low lying land and the Sparkford to Weston Bamfylde road and Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole. Showers are forecast for today, Friday 13 March, with drier weather on Saturda
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Mill | River Yeo | +1.87m | 2.27m |
| Chiselborough | River Parrett | +1.60m | 1.78m |
| Ilchester | River Yeo | +1.34m | 1.72m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +1.24m | 161.75m |
| Huish Episcopi Pumping Station | River Yeo | +0.89m | 3.42m |
| Chetnole | River Wriggle | +0.48m | 0.71m |
| Weston Bampfylde | River Cam | +0.24m | 0.36m |
| Sydling St Nicholas | Sydling Water | +0.08m | 0.31m |
| Sherborne Lake | River Yeo | +0.07m | 0.21m |
| Hooke | River Hooke | +0.06m | 0.31m |