Flood Warning Info - River Parrett (upper) from South Perrott to Thorney
Area Description
South Perrott to Thorney including Gawbridge Mill and Farms around Town Tree Lane.
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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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 15:37
River Parrett
River levels remain high as a result of the heavy rain overnight and on Sunday.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
Heavy rain is forecast throughout Sunday. Further flooding is expected on Sunday afternoon and into the early evening, with a peak level expected around 8pm.
We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and we are checking watercourses for blockages. Act on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 13:25
River Parrett
River levels have fallen, but will remain high, as a result of the heavy rain overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
Flooding is forecast this evening from 8PM, with river levels expected to peak around 11PM.
Heavy rain is forecast through Sunday and rivers are expected to respond. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and we are checking watercourses for blockages. Act on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 02:18
River Parrett
River levels are rising due to heavy rainfall associated with storm Bert. Flooding is expected from 2:45 AM this morning and to continue until 10AM on 24/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10 AM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 05:21
River Parrett
Rising river levels are rising causing due to heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding is expected to continue until noon on 30/09/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:55
River Parrett
River levels have risen on the River Parrett due to heavy rainfall on Saturday night. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett from approximately midday onwards. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
The forecast is predominantly dry for the remainder of Sunday, however river levels are expected to remain high as water makes its way down through the system. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and remain aware of water levels and weather conditions. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and do not walk or cycle through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2 PM on Monday 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2024 21:29
River Parrett
River levels have risen rapidly at the Chiselborough gauge on the River Parrett due to this evening’s rainfall.
Flooding is expected at the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock, tonight, 08/02/2024.
Further showery bands of rain, possibly heavy, are forecast overnight until around 6 AM.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider installing property flood resilience equipment. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:11
River Parrett
River levels are rising on the River Parrett this evening due to heavy rainfall earlier today. Flooding is expected at the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock from 8 PM this evening and overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours, but this is expected to clear the area by midnight. The river level at the Chiselborough gauge is forecast to begin falling after this time.
The forecast for Friday is mostly dry with possible light showers, and the weekend is forecast to be generally dry. We continue to monitor the situation closely, and have had incident response staff out checking rivers in the area for blockages.
Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have, and start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4 PM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2023 05:02
River Parrett
River levels are rising on the River Parrett due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton-Sub-Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock today, 31/12/2023. The weather is forecast to remain unsettled, with further rain, heavy at times, over the next few days.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and will issue further flood warnings where necessary. Our staff are checking flood defences and clearing weed screens. Please consider local water levels, weather conditions and your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths, roads and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5.00pm on 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 11:34
River Parrett
River levels are rising on the River Parrett due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock, from 11:30 on 07/12/2023. Further rain, heavy at times, is forecast today. Therefore, flooding remains possible over the next few days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and will issue further flood warnings where necessary. Our staff are checking flood defences and clearing weed screens. Please consider local water levels, weather conditions and your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths, roads and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 14:08
River Parrett
River levels remain high and are falling on the River Parrett after yesterday’s rainfall.
Areas that remain at risk include roads around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
Today and tomorrow are forecast be mainly dry. However, further heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday night through Thursday. River levels are expected to rise in response. The weather will remain unsettled and further heavy rain is possible up to the weekend.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00 PM on 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 21:12
River Parrett
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Parrett.
Areas most at risk include the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock..
River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding of properties will remain.
Further light rainfall is forecast overnight.
River levels are expected to remain high at the Chiselborough gauge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 06:41
River Parrett
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected from <ENTER TIME> on 04/12/2023 between 06:45 AM and 07:45 AM.
River levels are rising on the River Parrett due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock..
Flooding is expected at the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock. from 06:45 AM on 04/12/2023.
Flooding of property is expected from 06:45 AM on 04/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning.
River levels are forecast to rise.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 04:43
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.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Oct 2023 12:28
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.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:19
River Parrett
River levels are predicted to rise again at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of overnight heavy rain.
Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and properties is possible. On the morning of 20/12/22, we expect flooding to affect the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. If you have further detailed information please let us know.
Please plan your routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers which may be flooded and refer to the local authority website for local road closures.
From 17:00 19/12/2022 until Boxing Day the flood warning service will be automated due to industrial action. We are unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 08:38
River Parrett
River levels have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of the persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and potentially properties is imminent, although river levels are expected to peak shortly, on the 19/12/22. We expect flooding to affect the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
Our incident response staff have cleared weed screens. And we are closely monitoring the situation. If you have further detailed information please let us know.
Please plan your routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated later today 19/12/22; as soon as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2022 16:14
River Parrett
River levels are rising at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, farmland and property is possible today, 15/11/22. Areas most at risk are the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please refer to local authority website for local road closures and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Wednesday, 16/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 14:29
River Parrett
River levels have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this morning, 31/10/21. Consequently, we believe there is a possibility of flooding of riverside properties and roads for the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock. No further rainfall is currently expected, however the river is still responding to previous rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking weed screens, bridges and culverts. Please move family, pets and cars to safety, move possessions off the ground, and avoid contact with flood water. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 13:00 tomorrow, 01/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 16:45
River Parrett
The level in the River Parrett at the Chiselborough river gauge has peaked earlier this morning following the heavy rainfall overnight and is now falling slowly. This flood warning will remain in force during Thursday due to the high river level. The risk of flooding remains possible for the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
The heavy rainfall has now passed out of the area and minimal rain is forecast for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please keep any property flood resilience equipment in place and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Friday, 22/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 10:10
River Parrett
The level in the River Parrett at the Chiselborough river gauge has peaked earlier this morning following the heavy rainfall overnight and is now falling. This flood warning will remain in force during Thursday due to the high river level. The risk of flooding remains possible for the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
The heavy rainfall has now passed out of the area and minimal rain is forecast for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please keep any property flood resilience equipment in place and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Thursday, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 01:13
River Parrett
River levels have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and is forecast to peak at 04:30 this morning, 21/10/21. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We expect flooding to affect the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock. No further rainfall is currently expected, however the river is still responding to previous rainfall and we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment.
This message will be updated by 10:00 today, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 May 2021 00:07
River Parrett
River levels have risen rapidly at the Chiselborough gauge as a result of heavy rain yesterday, 17/05/21. Areas most at risk are the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated later today, 18/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 10:57
River Parrett
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of Storm Christoph. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We believe there is still a possibility of flooding for the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
However river levels are falling, and only showery rain is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We continue to monitor the situation, and our incident response staff continue to clear debris from weed screens.
Please plan your routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
We are likely to be able to remove this flood warning later today, 21/01/21, but will update the message either way.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 17:32
River Parrett
River levels have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of the rain accompanying Storm Christoph. Consequently, we believe there is a possibility of flooding of riverside properties and roads for the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
We expect river levels to peak over the next hour. However with further rain forecast river levels may rise again later this evening, 20/01/21.
Our incident response staff have checked and cleared weed screens. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment and plan routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated on 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 11:06
River Parrett
The river level in the River Parrett at Chiselborough peaked at around 07:00 this morning and has started to fall. However the river remains high and above this flood warning threshold and property flooding remains a risk. Areas most at risk are the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
Further isolated showers are forecast during Saturday and Sunday but as rainfall totals will be less than Friday, the River Parrett will continue to fall and the risk of flooding will reduce.
We will continue to monitor the situation and gangs are out checking defences and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated by 11:00 on Sunday 20/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 15:45
River Parrett
River levels in the River Parrett have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of the persistent rainfall during Friday. Consequently, the flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock.
The River Parrett is expected to continue to rise over the next few hours before the rainfall moves out of the area and slightly drier weather is forecast for Saturday and Sunday. However, further heavy rainfall is forecast to return on Monday.
We will continue to monitor the situation and gangs are out checking defences and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated by 11:00 on Saturday 19/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 22:29
River Parrett
River levels have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, farmland and properties is possible this evening, 14/11/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge, the A356 at Chiselborough, the Norton Sub Hamdon to Stratton road and Parrett Works near Martock. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 15/11/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please refer to local authority website for local road closures, owners with property flood resilience install it now and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated Sunday, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.