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Kingsbury Episcopi Flooding

Somerset • Live river level monitoring on River Parrett
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Kingsbury Episcopi today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:13:17 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Kingsbury Episcopi
Kingsbury Episcopi
Village and civil parish in Somerset, England

Kingsbury Episcopi is a village and civil parish on the River Parrett in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles (14.5 km) north west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 1,307. The parish includes the villages of West Lambrook, East Lambrook and Thorney.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Does it flood near Kingsbury Episcopi?

Towns and villages near Kingsbury Episcopi 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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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 Kingsbury Episcopi

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Parrett, about 10 m from the middle of Kingsbury Episcopi's gauges. It flows on to the sea.

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 Parrett nearest the middle of Kingsbury Episcopi'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 Kingsbury Episcopi

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Kingsbury Episcopi. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: South Perrott to Thorney including Gawbridge Mill and Farms around Town Tree Lane; St Martins Church area in Kingsbury Episcopi and Thorney Bridge area; Low lying properties in Muchelney, Muchelney Ham and Thorney Moor; River Yeo and River Parrett Moors including access from Langport, Law Lane from Drayton, Law Lane from Thorney, Wetmoor Lane from Long Load and properties in Muchelney, Muchelney Ham and Thorney.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 14 storm overflows within 5km of Kingsbury Episcopi. None of the 12 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (2 have 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 Kingsbury Episcopi, 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 Kingsbury Episcopi

Kingsbury Episcopi gets about 825 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 97 mm; driest July, 51 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), 3.1 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 Kingsbury Episcopi

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 →

  • 2014-02-16 — Westport_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2014-02-01 — Muchelney_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-20 — Thorney_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-20 — Thorney_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)
  • 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)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (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 Kingsbury Episcopi today?

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

Which rivers affect Kingsbury Episcopi?

Kingsbury Episcopi has river level monitoring on River Parrett — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Kingsbury Episcopi?

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 Kingsbury Episcopi flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 14 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1979. 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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