Flood Warning Info - A361 East Lyng to Burrowbridge
Area Description
A361 between East Lyng and Burrowbridge including the Somerset Levels Basket and Craft Centre area.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 10:26
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.37m and falling. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level in Currymoor is 7.23m and also falling. Cutts Road floods when this level is above 5.75m, and New Road when the level is above 6.18m. Both roads remain closed.
Water in Currymoor is currently at crest-height on Athelney spillway. We expect the spillway to stop running today. The A361 remains closed; refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/ for details.
We are pumping at Currymoor, Northmoor and Saltmoor pumping stations, and are also using the Parrett Relief Channel to lower river levels.
Dry cold conditions are forecast this week. Levels on the moors will remain high during this period, however we will continue pumping to clear as much of this water as quickly as possible. We are monitoring the situation closely. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water. This message will be updated by 4pm on 10/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 16:02
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.41m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.37m and falling. Cutts Road and New Road are both closed.
Water from Currymoor is still running over Athelney spillway, although the rate of flow is slowing. The A361 remains closed; refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/ for details.
Levels on the River Tone have fallen, allowing pumping to commence at Currymoor pumping station. Northmoor and Saltmoor pumping stations are running, and we are also using the Parrett Relief Channel. Levels on the moors are likely to remain high over the coming days. We will continue pumping as river levels allow.
The forecast is for dry, cold weather through this week, although light showers are possible later today. We are monitoring the situation closely. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Tuesday, 9/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 12:43
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.53 m and falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.57 m and falling slowly. Cutts Road and New Road are both closed.
The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor, and water continues to run over Athelney spillway. The A361 is currently closed; please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/ for further information.
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor Pumping Stations and have additional pumps in place here. We are also now using the Parrett Relief Channel to help reduce river levels. However, levels on the moors are likely to remain high in the coming days.
The forecast is for dry, cold weather into next week. We are monitoring the situation closely. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 12:17
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is stable at 7.60m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.63m and stable. Cutts Road and New Road are both closed.
Water from Currymoor is now running over Athelney spillway. We are monitoring this closely, and are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor Pumping Stations. Additional pumps are also in place here.
The A361 is currently closed. Please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/ for further information.
The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor, and is likely to remain high in the coming days. We will resume pumping as soon as levels allow.
The forecast is for dry, cold weather into next week. The situation is being continually monitored and staff are also checking flood banks, spillways and weed screens. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4 PM on 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 15:04
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.60m and is steady. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.53 m and is rising slowly. Cutts Road and New Road in Currymoor are both closed. Water from Currymoor is now running over the spillways at Athelney and Lyng Cutting. We are monitoring this closely and are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor Pumping Stations. The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor, and is likely to remain high in the coming days, but we will resume pumping as soon as conditions allow. We have brought in additional pumps at all these pumping stations and at additional sites around the moors.
River Parrett levels will be managed by using the Sowy relief channel when river levels allow. The forecast is for dry, cold weather over the next week. The situation is being continually monitored and staff are checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on local road closures.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 00:15
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.60 m and is very slowly rising.
Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m.
The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.13 m and is rising by approximately 25 mm per hour.
Athelney spillway is forecast to start running from approximately 3am this morning..
Pumping is taking place at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations but not at Currymoor station due to high river levels.
River Parrett levels will be managed by using the Sowy relief channel when river levels allow.
Drier weather is forecast for the remainder of Thursday night and into Friday although some showers are possible. Drier weather will continue over the weekend.
The situation is being continually monitored and staff are checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on local road closures.
This message will be updated Friday, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2023 12:56
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station remains stable at approximately 7.10 m. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway when this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 6.85 m and is falling by approximately 6 mm per hour. Athelney spillway stopped running last Saturday. We are currently pumping at Currymoor, Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations to remove as much water from the moors as river and drain levels allow, and water levels across these moors are all falling. River Parrett levels are being managed with the Sowy relief channel, in order to assist pumping at these stations. The forecast for the next 5 days shows very little if any rain, and we expect the situation on the moors to continue improving this week. We are monitoring the situation very closely, and staff are checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. This message will be updated on Tuesday, 24/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2023 11:57
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.14 m and falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway when this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 6.98 m and is falling by approximately 6 mm per hour. Athelney spillway stopped running on Saturday, although the water level in Currymoor remains close to the spillway height. We are currently pumping at Currymoor, Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations to remove as much water from the moors as river and drain levels allow. The water levels in Northmoor and Saltmoor are falling, and the forecast for the next 5 days shows no rain. The situation across the moors is being continually monitored. River Parrett levels are being managed with the Sowy relief channel, in order to assist Currymoor, Northmoor and Saltmoor pumping. Staff are also checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. This message will be updated on Monday, 23/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2023 12:43
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.18 m and falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.13 m and is falling by approximately 6 mm per hour. Athelney spillway is no longer running, although the water level in Currymoor is still very close to the spillway height. We are currently pumping at Currymoor, Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations to remove as much water from the moors as river and drain levels allow. The water level in Northmoor is falling. Very little rain is forecast for the next 5 days and we expect river levels to continue falling during this period. The situation across the moors is being continually monitored. River Parrett levels are being managed with the Sowy relief channel to assist Currymoor, Northmoor and Saltmoor pumping. Staff are also checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. This message will be updated on Sunday, 22/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2023 12:21
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is stable at 7.31 m. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway when this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.28 m and is falling by 6 mm per hour. There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m. Athelney spillway continues to run into Saltmoor and Northmoor at this time. We are currently pumping at Currymoor, Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations to remove as much water from the moors as river and drain levels allow. Predominantly dry weather is forecast for the next 5 days. The River Tone level at Currymoor will be affected as water is pumped off the moor and it will either remain stable or fall. This is being continually monitored. River Parrett levels are being managed with the Sowy relief channel to assist Currymoor pumping. Staff are also checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. This message will be updated on Saturday, 21/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2023 02:25
River Tone, River Parrett
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 08:41
River Tone, River Parrett
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Dec 2019 12:05
River Tone, River Parrett
Intermittent Rainfall is expected for the remainder of Boxing Day, 26/12/19, turning more persistent and heavy this evening and overnight into Friday morning 27/12/19.
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.15m and is falling slowly but is expected to rise again in response to rainfall.
Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway if this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.26m and is falling slowly. Athelney spillway is still running very slightly. We do not expect any impacts to the A361 at this time. We have two automatic pumps running at Currymoor Pumping Station, as well as all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. The two Currymoor pumps will run while river Tone levels allow, to avoid water spilling back into the Moor. We are closely monitoring levels in the Tone and Currymoor.This message will be updated on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Dec 2019 19:44
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.30m and is falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway if this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.34m and is falling slowly. Athelney spillway is still running very slightly. We do not expect any impacts to the A361, as levels are now falling. We have two automatic pumps running at Currymoor Pumping Station, as well as all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. The two Currymoor pumps will run while river Tone levels allow, to avoid water spilling back into the Moor. We are closely monitoring levels in the Tone and Currymoor. The remainder of Christmas Day, 25/12/19, will be dry. A band of rain is forecast tomorrow morning, Thursday. Further rain showers, perhaps becoming heavy and persistent, are possible during Thursday and into Friday morning. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Dec 2019 07:33
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.33m and is steady. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway if this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.41m and is falling slowly. Athelney spillway is still running very slightly. We do not expect any impacts to the A361, as levels are now falling. We have two automatic pumps running at Currymoor Pumping Station, as well as all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. The two Currymoor pumps will run while river Tone levels allow, to avoid water spilling back into the Moor. We are closely monitoring levels in the Tone and Currymoor. The forecast is for a dry day today, Christmas Day, 25/12/19. A band of rain is forecast tomorrow morning, Thursday. Further rain showers, perhaps becoming heavy and persistent, are possible during Thursday and into Friday morning. This message will be updated this evening of Wednesday, 25/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2019 18:49
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.32m and is steady. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway if this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.45 and is falling slowly. Athelney spillway is still running very slightly. We do not expect any impacts to the A361, as levels are now falling. We now have two automatic pumps running at Currymoor Pumping Station, as well as all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. The two Currymoor pumps will run while river Tone levels allow. We are closely monitoring levels in the Tone and in Currymoor. Earlier rain showers today, Tuesday, 24/12/19, have now passed, leaving a dry night tonight and a dry day tomorrow, Christmas Day (Wednesday). Some further rain is forecast for Boxing Day (Thursday). This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday, 25/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2019 11:28
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is 7.35m and is falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.49m and is steady. There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m. Athelney spillway is still running very slowly. We do not expect any impacts to the A361. We have all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. Tuesday will see the occasional shower, Christmas Day (Wednesday) will be a dry day and there is a light band of rain forecast for Thursday. We are closely monitoring the river Tone level and will start pumping at Currymoor as soon as the river drops enough to avoid it spilling back into the Moor via Hookbridge spillway. This message will be updated this evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 22:31
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is 7.44m and is falling at about 10 mm per hour. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway if this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.51m and steady. There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m. Athelney spillway is running very slowly. We have all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. A small band of rain is forecast overnight followed by showers tomorrow morning, Tuesday 24/12/19. We are closely monitoring the river Tone level and will start pumping at Currymoor as soon as the river drops enough to avoid it spilling back into the Moor. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 24/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 11:25
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is 7.49m and is falling very slowly. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.51m and is rising by approximately 8 mm per hour. There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m. Athelney spillway is still running very slowly. We are liaising with Somerset Highways who will close the A361, if necessary. We do not expect this road will need to close imminently. We have all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. We will monitor the level of the River Tone and start pumping at Currymoor as soon as we can. There is less rain forecast in the next few days and we will get pumps on as soon as we can. This message will be updated on Monday evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 17:35
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is 7.51m and steady. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.43m and is rising by approximately 10 mm per hour. There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m. Athelney spillway started to run very slowly this morning (Sunday 22/12/19). We are liaising with Somerset Highways who will close the A361, if necessary. We do not expect this road will need to close imminently. We have all pumps running at Saltmoor and Northmoor pumping stations. We will monitor the level of the River Tone and start pumping at Currymoor as soon as we can. There is less rain forecast in the next few days and we will get pumps on as soon as we can. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday, 23/12/19.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 10:19
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is 7.52m and steady. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.36m and is rising by approximately 10 mm per hour. There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m. Athelney spillway started to run very slowly earlier this morning (Sunday 22/12/19). We are liaising with Somerset Highways who will close the A361 if necessary. We do not expect this road will need to close imminently. Pumping continues at Saltmoor and we have all pumps running at Northmoor pumping station. We will monitor the level of the River Tone and start pumping at Currymoor as soon as we can. There is less rain forecast in the next few days and we will get pumps on as soon as we can. This message will be updated later this evening.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2019 17:28
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone at Currymoor pumping station is 7.51m and steady.
Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m.
The drain at Currymoor pumping station is 7.15mm and is rising by approximately 13 mm per hour.
There is a risk of water overtopping Haymoor flood storage area and affecting Curload and Stan Moor if this level reaches 8.30 m.
Athelney spillway will begin to run around 10pm tonight. We are liaising with Somerset Highways who will close the A361 if necessary. We do not expect this road will need to close imminently.
Pumping continues at Saltmoor and we have all pumps running at Northmoor pumping station. We will monitor the level of the River Tone and start pumping at Currymoor as soon as we can.
A band of rain is forecast this evening but the forecast is for a lot less rain in the next few days and we will get pumps on as soon as we can.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning.