A Flood Warning was issued for River Yeo and River Parrett Moors, low lying properties around Muchelney in Somerset between 25th February 2026 and 3rd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yeo.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The West Moor Drain at Midelney rose 4.26m, peaking at 3.01m, while the Huish Level Rhyne at Westover Pumping Station climbed 1.62m.
Environment Agency advice issued
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 8.14m and stable. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 8.00m and gradually falling. Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are utilising the Parrett Relief Channel downstream of this alert area and pumping at Long Load, Huish Episcopi and Westover pumping
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midelney | West Moor Drain | +4.26m | 3.01m |
| Westover Pumping Station | Huish Level Rhyne | +1.62m | 2.04m |
| Pen Mill | River Yeo | +1.04m | 1.45m |
| Long Load | Witcombe Bottom Main Drain | +0.76m | 9.71m |
| Ilchester | River Yeo | +0.67m | 1.07m |
| Midelney | River Isle | +0.63m | 3.01m |
| Huish Episcopi Pumping Station | River Yeo | +0.58m | 3.21m |
| Huish Episcopi Pumping Station | Longload Main Drain | +0.48m | 3.36m |