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Donyatt Flooding

Somerset • Live river level monitoring on River Isle
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Donyatt today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:35 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Donyatt
Donyatt
Village in Somerset, England

Donyatt is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated at the source of the River Isle 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Chard. The parish, which includes the hamlet of Peasmarsh, had a population of 401 at the 2021 census.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Donyatt’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 08:31 Flood Alert
Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
29 Sep 2026 13:21 Flood Alert
Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
28 Sep 2026 09:02 Flood Alert
Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
27 Sep 2026 09:10 Flood Alert
Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
14 Sep 2026 11:26 Flood Alert
Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
14 Sep 2026 09:11 Flood Alert
Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

Does it flood near Donyatt?

Towns and villages near Donyatt with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Ilminster

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Donyatt

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Isle, about 10 m from the middle of Donyatt's gauges. It flows into the River Parrett about 19 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Isle nearest the middle of Donyatt's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Donyatt

Donyatt is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Isle, in Somerset. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Isle is monitored by 1 station (Donyatt). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Donyatt. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Hort Bridge, Station Road including Holway House Park, Railway Cuttings, Home Farm Way including Home Farm Park, Green Lane, The Old Orchard and Winterhay Lane including the Manor Farm area; Ilford Bridges Farm at Ilford Bridges and Ashford Mill House, Ashford Farm and Old Farm and other properties around Ashford Lane; Chard Reservoir to Donyatt including Sea and the Eames Farm area at Ashwell, Cad Road, Isle Brewers and the Underhill area near Hambridge; Rivers Parrett and Isle and tributaries.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 16 storm overflows within 5km of Donyatt. None of the 15 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Donyatt, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Donyatt

Donyatt gets about 1,005 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 118 mm; driest July, 57 mm). That is close to the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.1 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Donyatt

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2013-12-24 — Ilminster_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2013-12-24 — Ashwell, Ilminster_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2012-11-21 — Ilton_Nov 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-11-21 — Broadway, Ilminster_Nov 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-11-20 — Nov 2012 Floods (Main river)
  • 2012-11-20 — Nov 2012 Floods (Main river)
  • 2009-03-26 — North Wessex Brue Parrett Yeo 2009 (Main river)
  • 2009-02-10 — North Wessex Feb 2009 (Main river)
  • 2009-02-10 — EA112_SW_Donyatt_2009
  • 2009-02-10 — EA112_SW_Isle_Ashford_2009 (Drainage)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Donyatt today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Donyatt?

Donyatt has river level monitoring on River Isle — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Donyatt?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Donyatt flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 6 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2008. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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