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Godney Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-10-09 13:32:55 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Godney
Godney
Village and civil parish in Somerset, England

Godney is a village and civil parish near Glastonbury on the River Sheppey on the Somerset Levels in the county of Somerset, England.

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

Does it flood near Godney?

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

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The watercourse nearest Godney

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Sheppey, about 10 m from the middle of Godney's gauges. It flows into James Wear River about 4.6 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 Sheppey nearest the middle of Godney'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 Godney

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Sheppey is monitored by 1 station (Fenny Castle). 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 Godney. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Shepton Mallet to Lower Godney including Garston Street, Leg Square, Lower Lane, Longbridge and Draycott Road in Shepton Mallet and properties in Bowlish, Darshill, Croscombe, Dulcote, Coxley, Fenny Castle, Wookey, Upper Godney and Lower Godney; Rivers Brue, Sheppey, Glastonbury Millstream and North and South Drains; East Lydford, West Lydford, Tuckers Lane at Baltonsborough, Street Drove, the A39 between Street and Glastonbury, Cradle Bridge, Glastonbury Heath and Street Heath; Tootle Bridge, Catsham, Church Moor at Baltonsborough, Street Drove, the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare road, Westhay Bridge and Tadham Moor.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 13 storm overflows within 5km of Godney. None of the 13 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. 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 Godney, 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 Godney

Godney gets about 828 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 89 mm; driest April, 52 mm). That is 29% drier than 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), 2.6 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 Godney

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 →

  • 2023-11-01 — This represents flooding in this area in 2023 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2012-11-21 — Lower Godney_Nov 2012 (Main river)
  • 2012-11-21 — Yarley_Nov 2012 (Main river)
  • 2012-11-20 — Nov 2012 Floods (Main river)
  • 2012-11-20 — Nov 2012 Floods (Main river)
  • 2012-11-20 — Nov 2012 Floods (Main river)
  • 2012-11-20 — Nov 2012 Floods (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2009-03-26 — North Wessex Brue Parrett Yeo 2009 (Main river)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Godney today?

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

Which rivers affect Godney?

Godney has river level monitoring on River Sheppey — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Godney?

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 Godney flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 10 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2014. 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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