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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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2026 12:18
River Tone, River Parrett
This Flood Warning remains in place due to rain forecast this evening and overnight into Friday. The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.14m and is continuing to fall. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 6.76m and falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The Athelney spillway has stopped running and the A361 is open. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor will continue as river levels allow. Thursday morning will be largely dry. However wet and windy weather is forecast during the evening and overnight into Friday morning. Further rain and showers are forecast for the weekend. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking flood banks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 27/02/2026, or as the situation change
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2026 14:41
River Tone, River Parrett
This Flood Warning remains in place due to heavy rain forecast overnight on Thursday. The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.19m and is continuing to fall. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 6.88m and gradually falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The Athelney spillway has stopped running and the A361 is open. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor will continue as river levels allow. Today will be largely dry but from Thursday afternoon and overnight into Friday a heavier, organised and windier spell of rain moves in from the West. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking flood banks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 26/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2026 11:57
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.21m and is continuing to fall. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.02m and gradually falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The A361 is open after Athelney spillway stopped running yesterday. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor is resuming.
Today stays largely dry with only patchy rain expected, and Wednesday is mostly dry too with just the odd spot of rain in parts of Somerset. From Thursday afternoon a heavier, organised and windier spell of rain moves in from the West.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking flood banks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 25/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2026 13:43
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.36m and gradually falling. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.12m and gradually falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The A361 is now open after Athelney spillway has stopped running. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue as river levels allow.
Rainfall in Somerset will be light and patchy, arriving from the southwest today and continuing as occasional drizzle overnight and into Tuesday, mainly in western areas. By Wednesday, conditions look mostly dry with little to no rain expected.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking flood banks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 23/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2026 11:32
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.35 and gradually falling. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.23m and gradually falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The A361 is closed after Athelney spillway has been running. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue as river levels allow.
After overnight and morning rainfall, Sunday (22/02/2026), rain eases in Somerset for the rest of the day. Monday forecast to start dry, before further periods of rain later, but not forecast to bring high totals. Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to bring drier conditions.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 23/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2026 11:12
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.38 and gradually falling. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.36m and gradually falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The A361 reclosed yesterday after Athelney spillway has been running. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue as river levels allow.
Somerset can expect patchy rain today followed by a cold front bringing more widespread rain overnight and persistent, sometimes heavy rain on Sunday morning before it clears later in the day. Monday should start brighter with only a few showers.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 22/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2026 16:30
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.38 and gradually falling. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.49m and still high from recent rainfall. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. The A361 has reclosed today after Athelney spillway has been running. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue as river levels allow.
Friday in Somerset starts dry before a band of rain moves through, followed by showers in the afternoon. Over the weekend, expect occasional rain Saturday, then a cold front Sunday bringing more persistent rain.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 21/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2026 11:40
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.49 and stabilising. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.51m and is rising in response to overnight rain. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running but the A361 has been reopened. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has paused and will resume when river levels allow.
Friday in Somerset starts dry before a band of rain moves through, followed by showers in the afternoon. Over the weekend, expect occasional rain Saturday, then a cold front Sunday bringing more persistent rain.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 21/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2026 15:58
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.52m and stabilising. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.37m and is rising in response to overnight rain. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running but the A361 has been reopened. Road closure information available here www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has paused as a result of overnight rainfall and will resume when river levels allow.
Today (19/2/26) has largely been dry before another band of moderate rain moves in from the west on Friday. Patchy light rain is forecast on Saturday, with potential heavier rain on Sunday.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 20/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2026 12:32
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.53m and stabilising. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.31m and is rising in response to overnight rain. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For up to date road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has paused as a result of overnight rainfall and will resume when river levels allow. Today (19/02/26) will be largely dry before another band of moderate rain moves in from the west on Friday. Patchy light rain is forecast on Saturday, with potential heavier rain on Sunday. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 20/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2026 12:34
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.31m and stable. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.18m and is falling slowly. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway has stopped running but the A361 currently remains closed. For up to date road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue whilst river levels allow. Significant rainfall is forecast Wednesday afternoon (18/02/26) and overnight. Thursday is forecast to be dry but further rain is expected Friday and over the weekend. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 19/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2026 12:45
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.27m and is falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.31m and is falling slowly. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has resumed and will continue whilst river levels allow. Tuesday (17/02/26) will be largely dry with rainfall returning to the area through Wednesday afternoon and evening before clearing to the east. Subsequent days are forecast to see the continued theme of showery conditions.
Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 18/02/2026.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2026 13:06
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.42m and is slowly rising as a result of overnight rainfall. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.38m and is stable. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has paused as a result of overnight rainfall and will resume when river levels allow. Showers, heavy at times, will persist through Monday (16/02/26) before clearing through this evening. Tuesday will be a largely dry day with a return to more unsettled conditions later in the week.
Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 17/02/202
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2026 12:23
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.28m and is stable. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.35m and is falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has begun and will continue whilst river levels allow. Sunday (15/2/26) will be a showery day and these showers may be heavy at times. The showery theme will continue through Monday with a drier outlook currently forecast for Tuesday. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 16/02/2026, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 14 Feb 2026 12:44
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.39m and is stable. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.45m and is falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has begun and will continue whilst river levels allow. Saturday (14/02/26) will be a fine dry day until further rainfall returns through the evening and overnight into Sunday. Monday will be a showery day and Tuesday is forecast to be another unsettled day. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 15/02/2026, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 14 Feb 2026 12:18
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.39m and is stable. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.45m and is falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. Pumping at Currymoor has begun and will continue whilst river levels allow. Saturday (14/02/26) will be a fine a dry day until further rainfall returns through the evening and overnight into Sunday. Monday will be a showery day and Tuesday is forecast to be another unsettled day. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 15/02/2026, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 13 Feb 2026 12:32
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.42m and is falling. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.53m and is falling. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. There will be showers on Friday (13/02/26), possibly heavy at times. The outlook is for a more settled and dry day for the majority of Saturday. Unsettled conditions and further rainfall is forecast to return late on Saturday evening and through the early hours of Sunday. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. This message will be updated by 1pm on 14/02/26.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2026 12:26
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.62m and falling slowly. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.64m and stable. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow.
Thursday (12/02/26) will be a showery day. The outlook for Friday remains unsettled with further rain forecast. Saturday will be a predominantly dry day before unsettled conditions return on Sunday.
Catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 13/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2026 12:47
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is stable at 7.67m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.69m and stable. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Wednesday 11th February and through Thursday. The outlook remains unsettled with further rain over the coming days, turning cooler with Saturday forecast to be a drier day. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 12/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2026 13:45
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is stable at 7.70m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.72m and stable. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Tuesday 10th February and Wednesday. The outlook remains unsettled with further rain over the coming days, turning cooler and potentially drier on Friday and Saturday. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 11/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2026 13:23
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.72m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.73m and slowly rising. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. Pumping continues at Northmoor and Saltmoor and we have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. A band of persistent rain, at times heavy, is forecast through the afternoon and evening of today, Monday 9th February. Tuesday sees further bands of rainfall although totals are expected to be lower than on Monday. Catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to rain. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks, spillways and sluices. Please do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 10/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2026 13:21
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.74m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.75m and slowly rising. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. Pumping continues at Northmoor and Saltmoor and we have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when levels allow. The River Sowy relief channel will operate when conditions allow. Sunday will see further showers passing through the area and these may be heavy for periods. A further band of rain that will bring persistent and heavy rainfall will arrive through Monday. Catchments remain saturated and rivers remain responsive to rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated at 1pm on 09/02/26
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2026 12:17
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.74m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.75m and slowly rising. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. Pumping continues at Northmoor and Saltmoor and we have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. The River Sowy relief channel will be operated when conditions allow. Isolated showers are forecast for today and Sunday but the rainfall totals for the weekend are expected to be lower than recent days. Catchments remain saturated and rivers remain responsive to any rainfall. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on Monday 9th February 2026.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2026 11:43
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.75m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.75m and slowly rising. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. Pumping continues at Northmoor and Saltmoor and we have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. The River Sowy relief channel will be operated when conditions allow. Isolated showers are forecast for today and Sunday but the rainfall totals for the weekend are expected to be lower than recent days. Catchments remain saturated and rivers remain responsive to any rainfall. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 08/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2026 12:41
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.69m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst above 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.70m and slowly rising. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is closed. For road closure information refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. Pumping continues at Northmoor and Saltmoor and we have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level remains high and pumping at Currymoor will commence when river levels allow. The River Sowy relief channel will be operated when conditions allow. Showers are forecast for today, with a band of rain expected overnight. Further showers are forecast over the weekend and into Monday. Catchments are saturated and rivers are very responsive to rainfall. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 7 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Feb 2026 12:42
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.61m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.61m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please see www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high to pump at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow. We operate the River Sowy relief channel as conditions allow. Bands of rain, heavy at times, are forecast for today, Thursday 5th February, and into tomorrow. Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to be very responsive to the forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 06/02/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Feb 2026 13:04
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.61m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.62m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow. Wednesday will be a mainly dry day but further rainfall, heavy at times is forecast through Thursday and Friday. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 05 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2026 10:35
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.62m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.62m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow. Monday is forecast to be mainly dry, with a band of more sustained rain all day Tuesday and rivers are likely to respond. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 04 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2026 09:37
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.67m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.65m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow.
Monday is forecast to be mainly dry, with a band of more sustained rain all day Tuesday and rivers are likely to respond. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 03 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Feb 2026 11:28
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.65m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.68m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow. The current rain will clear later this afternoon, and it will remain dry until another band of rain arrives early Monday evening, continuing to Tuesday afternoon. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 02 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Jan 2026 13:23
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.71m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.73m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/ We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow. Further light showers are forecast today, Saturday 31st January, and on Sunday and Monday. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 01 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2026 16:06
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.72m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.74m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping here once river levels allow.
Showers are forecast tonight and on Saturday. Rainfall will mainly be light but there is potential for heavier downpours. Sunday and Monday are both forecast to be drier until more rain arrives later on Monday.
We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1PM on 31/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2026 09:28
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.70m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.72m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and have additional mobile pumps at both stations. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor once river levels allow. Further rain is forecast throughout Friday and Saturday. Rainfall will mainly be light but there is the potential for periods of heavier downpours and blustery conditions. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 7 PM on 30/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2026 18:28
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.73m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level is 7.75m, so Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. Please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor stations with additional pumps now running at Northmoor. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor, but we will commence pumping there once river levels allow.
A band of sustained rain, heavy at times, is forecast overnight. The catchments are saturated, so rivers are forecast to rise again, though not as much as on Tuesday. Any response from the rivers to tonight’s rainfall will occur tomorrow, Friday, as the peak passes down through the system.
We are monitoring the situation closely and checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1 PM on 30/01/2026, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2026 10:43
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.75m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.77m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor stations and additional mobile pumps are now running at Northmoor. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor once river levels allow. Throughout the day isolated showers are forecast, with a band of more sustained rain this evening through to the early hours of Friday morning. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 7 PM on 29/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 19:17
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.84m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.85m. Cutts Road and New Road remain closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 remains closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor stations and additional mobile pumps are now running at Northmoor. The River Tone level is still too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor once river levels allow.
The weather has improved today, Wednesday 28 January 2026, but remains unsettled and showers are possible this evening and tomorrow (Thursday). Further rain, possibly heavy, is forecast for tomorrow evening.
We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking floodbanks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1 PM on 29/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 12:40
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.87m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.86m. Cutts Road and New Road are closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is also closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/.
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and temporary pumps are being installed at both these stations.
The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor and operate the Parrett Relief Channel once river levels allow.
After significant rain on Monday and Tuesday, we are expecting less rain for the remainder of Wednesday however blustery showers are forecast which may be heavy at times.
We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood banks and spillways.
Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 7 PM on 28/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 01:09
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.83m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.84m. Cutts Road and New Road are closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is also closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/.
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and temporary pumps are being installed at both these stations.
The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor and operate the Parrett Relief Channel once river levels allow.
Showers are expected on Tuesday night and Wednesday, with blustery showers forecast on Thursday and Friday which may be heavy at times.
We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood banks and spillways.
Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 1PM on 28/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 12:06
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.75m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.77m. Cutts Road and New Road are closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is also closed. For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/. We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and are deploying temporary pumps to Northmoor pumping station. The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor and operate the Parrett Relief Channel once river levels allow. After significant rain overnight, we are expecting less rain for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday with blustery showers, heavy at times. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood banks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 6PM on 27/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2026 11:33
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.64m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.69m. Cutts Road and New Road are closed. Athelney spillway is running and the A361 is also closed.
For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and are deploying temporary pumps to Northmoor pumping station. The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor and operate the Parrett Relief Channel once river levels allow.
Monday morning will be dry, however a period of heavy and persistent rain is forecast from mid-afternoon onwards. This will continue overnight and into Tuesday morning. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood banks and spillways. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 1PM on 27/01/2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2026 11:42
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.56m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.58m. Cutts Road and New Road are closed and Athelney spillway is running.
For road closure information please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor and are in the process of deploying temporary pumps to Northmoor pumping station. The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor and also operate the Parrett Relief Channel, once river levels allow.
Showers are forecast for Sunday with Monday being drier, however heavy rain is expected overnight on Monday into Tuesday. We continue to monitor the situation closely and staff are checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by midday on 26/01/2026.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2026 16:01
River Tone, River Parrett
The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is currently 7.54m. Water will enter Currymoor via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.14m. Cutts Road and New Road are closed.
Water from Currymoor is running over Athelney spillway. For road closure information, please refer to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/
We are pumping at Northmoor and Saltmoor pumping stations. The River Tone level is currently too high for pumping at Currymoor. We will commence pumping at Currymoor as soon as levels allow. We are in the process of deploying temporary pumps to Northmoor pumping station. River Parrett levels will be managed using the Parrett relief channel when river levels allow.
The forecast is for continued unsettled weather and periods of heavy rain. We continue to monitor the situation closely and staff are checking the condition of flood banks, spillways and weed screens. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11am 25/01/2026.
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.