Flood Warning Info - River Yeo and River Parrett Moors, low lying properties around Muchelney
Area Description
Low lying properties in Muchelney, Muchelney Ham and Thorney Moor.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 09:50
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.00m and falling. The Huish Episcopi drain level is 8.40m and also falling. Flooding will affect the road between Muchelney and Langport if this level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Thorney road above 7.93m, and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding is expected at drain levels above 8.35m.
We are pumping at Huish Episcopi and Westover pumping stations, and we are using the Parrett Relief Channel to reduce river levels. The forecast is for dry cold weather through this week, and we expect to maximise pumping operations throughout this period, to clear as much water from the moors as possible.
We are monitoring the situation closely. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water, and refer to @TravelSomerset for local road closures. This message will be updated by 4 PM on 10/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 15:43
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.12m and rising. The Huish Episcopi drain level is 8.48m and falling. Flooding will affect the road between Muchelney and Langport if this level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Thorney road above 7.93m, and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding is expected at drain levels above 8.35m.
Levels on the River Yeo have fallen, allowing pumping to commence at Huish Episcopi pumping station. We are also pumping at Westover pumping station and continue to use the Parrett Relief Channel to further reduce levels. We will continue pumping to evacuate water from the Moors, 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, and refer to @TravelSomerset for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 4pm, Tuesday, 9/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 11:21
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.28m and falling steadily. The Huish Episcopi drain level remains stable at 8.53m. Flooding will affect the road between Muchelney and Langport if this level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Thorney road above 7.93m, and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding is expected at drain levels above 8.35m.
Dry and cold conditions are forecast into next week. We are currently unable to pump at stations upstream of Langport due to continuing high river levels, however we have now been able to open the Parrett Relief Channel to help reduce these. We will start pumping activities as soon as the river levels allow.
We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood defences and pumps. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water, and refer to @TravelSomerset for local road closures. This message will be updated by 4 PM on 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 12:31
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.81m and falling slowly. The Huish Episcopi drain level is stable at 8.53m. Flooding will affect the road between Muchelney and Langport if this level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Thorney road above 7.93m, and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding is expected at levels above 8.35m.
Dry and cold conditions are now forecast into next week. However, we are currently unable to pump at stations upstream of Langport, due to the continuing high river levels. Pumping operations and use of the Parrett Relief Channel will start as soon as river levels allow.
We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood defences and pumps. Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water, and refer to @TravelSomerset for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 4 PM on 07/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 14:32
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is very high but stable at 8.92m. The Huish Episcopi drain level is 8.47m and rising. Flooding will affect the road between Muchelney and Langport if this level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Thorney road above 7.93m, and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding is expected at drain levels above 8.35m.
The forecast for Friday and the weekend is predominantly dry with very little if any rain. We are currently unable to pump at stations upstream of Langport due to the very high river levels. Pumping operations and use of the Parrett Relief Channel will start as soon as river levels allow. We are monitoring the situation closely and staff are checking flood defences and pumps.
Please do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water, and refer to @TravelSomerset for local road closures. This message will be updated by 4pm on 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 07:24
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.92m and is stable. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 8.37m and is rising by approximately 10 mm per hour.
Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.3m, the road from Muchelney to Long load above 7.86m, the road from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding is possible if this level exceeds 8.35m. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any property flood protection products.
No pumping is currently possible at Huish Episcopi pumping station due to high river levels.
Dry weather is now forecast for Friday and into the weekend, although some showers are possible. The River Yeo at Muchelney will continue to rise during Friday.
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 by 18:00, Friday, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Dec 2023 09:05
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is stable at 8.13m. This level is being maintained by the water being pumped off the moor.
The pumping station drain level is 8.35m and falling steadily. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.30m, from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is expected when this level exceeds 8.35m.
No rain is forecast for either Saturday or Sunday. Monday is also expected to be largely dry, before a potentially heavy band of rain arrives on Tuesday.
We are currently pumping at Westover and Huish Episcopi pumping stations and will maximise pumping activities to reduce water in the moors as much as river levels allow. We will continue to monitor levels in the rivers and on the moors closely, and staff are out checking flood defences. Please remain aware of local water levels. Do not attempt to drive, walk or cycle through flood water.
This message will be updated by 1pm on Sunday 17/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Dec 2023 12:30
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is stable at 8.13m. This level is being maintained by the water being pumped off the moor.
The pumping station drain level is 8.43m and falling slowly. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.30m, from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible with this level exceeding 8.35m.
Dry weather is forecast for the rest of this week. We are currently pumping at Westover and Huish Episcopi pumping stations and will maximise pumping activities to reduce water in the moors as much as river levels allow.
We will continue to monitor levels in the rivers and on the moors closely, and staff are out checking flood defences. Please remain aware of weather conditions and local water levels. Do not attempt to drive, walk or cycle through flood water.
Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on closed roads.
This message will be updated by 1pm on Saturday 16/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Dec 2023 10:17
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.13m and falling slowly.
The pumping station drain level is 8.50m and also falling slowly. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.30m, from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible with this level exceeding 8.35m.
Predominantly dry weather is forecast for the rest of this week. We are currently pumping at Westover and Huish Episcopi pumping stations and will maximise pumping activities to reduce water in the moors as much as river levels allow.
We will continue to monitor levels in the rivers and on the moors closely, and staff are out checking flood defences. Please remain aware of weather conditions and local water levels. Do not attempt to drive, walk or cycle through flood water.
Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on closed roads.
This message will be updated by midday on Friday 15/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Dec 2023 12:12
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.17m and falling. The pumping station drain level is stable at 8.52m. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.30m, from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible with this level exceeding 8.35m.
Scattered showers are forecast today, Wednesday, together with a band of light rain on Thursday morning. We expect dry weather to return for the remainder of the week. We are currently pumping at Westover and Huish Episcopi and will continue to maximise pumping activities to reduce water in the moors as and when river levels allow.
We continue to monitor rainfall, river levels and flood defence assets. Please remain mindful of weather conditions and local water levels. Do not attempt to drive, walk or cycle through flood water.
Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on closed roads.
This message will be updated by midday on 14/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Dec 2023 12:21
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.36m, and falling.
The drain level is 8.56m and is stable. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.30m, from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible with this level exceeding 8.35m. For up-to-date water levels visit the gauge section of our website (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/station/3379).
We are currently unable to pump at Huish Episcopi or nearby stations due to the high river levels, but will commence as soon as river levels allow.
Overnight rain on Tuesday has now passed out of the area. Further isolated showers are possible, before drier weather returns on Wednesday.
We continue to monitor rainfall, river levels and flood defence assets. Consider weather conditions, local water levels, and flood plans. Do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water.
Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on closed roads.
This message will be updated by midday on 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Dec 2023 13:04
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.57m, and falling.
The drain level is 8.56m and is stable. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.30m, from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible with this level exceeding 8.35m. For up-to-date water levels visit the gauge section of our website (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/station/3379).
We are currently unable to pump at Huish Episcopi or nearby stations due to the high river levels, but will commence as soon as river levels allow.
A band of rain will pass through in the early hours of 12/12/23. Then further showers are forecast, before drier weather returns on Wednesday.
We continue to monitor rainfall, river levels and flood defence assets. Consider weather conditions, local water levels, and flood plans. Do not attempt to drive or walk through flood water.
Please refer to @TravelSomerset for information on closed roads.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2023 11:19
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.74m, and is currently falling by 20 mm per hour. The drain level is 8.59m and is stable. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.3m, the road from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and the road from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible if this level exceeds 8.35m. We are currently unable to pump at Huish Episcopi pumping station due to the high river level, but will commence as soon as river levels allow. The rainfall during Sunday morning is forecast to pass out of the area around lunchtime, leaving a mostly dry afternoon and evening. The River Yeo at Muchelney is forecast to remain high throughout this unsettled period. 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 by 3:00 PM on Monday 11th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2023 11:56
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.75m. It has fallen overnight but is now rising by 10 mm per hour. The drain level is 8.57m and is stable. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.3m, the road from Muchelney to Long Load above 7.86m, and the road from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible if this level exceeds 8.35m. We are currently unable to pump at Huish Episcopi pumping station due to the high river level, but will commence as soon as river levels allow. The rainfall has now passed out of the area although isolated showers remain possible for Saturday and Sunday. The River Yeo at Muchelney is forecast to remain high throughout this unsettled period. 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 by 3pm on Sunday 10th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2023 16:45
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.92m and is stable. The drain level is 8.55m and rising slowly. Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.3m, the road from Muchelney to Long load above 7.86m and the road from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93m. Property flooding is possible if this level exceeds 8.35m.
We are currently unable to pump at Huish Episcopi pumping station due to the high river level, but will commence as soon as river levels allow. Further rain, heavy at times, is forecast overnight tonight and into Saturday morning. River levels and saturated catchments will be responsive to this, and flooding is expected to continue over the next few days.
The River Yeo at Muchelney is forecast to remain high throughout this unsettled period. 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 by 3pm on 09/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 19:17
River Yeo
The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi pumping station is 8.90 m and is rising by 15 mm per hour and the drain level is 8.34 m and is slowly rising by 5 mm per hour.
Flooding will affect the road from Langport to Muchelney if this level exceeds 7.3 m, the road from Muchelney to Long load above 7.86 m and the road from Muchelney to Thorney above 7.93 m.
Property flooding is possible if this level exceeds 8.35 m. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and install any property flood protection products.
No pumping is possible for today or tomorrow due to high river levels but will commence as soon as river levels allow.
Thursday night will be mainly dry with some showers on Friday and early Saturday morning.
The River Yeo at Muchelney will continue to rise tonight before falling tomorrow but will remain high.
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 by 12:00am on Friday, 08/12/2023.