Flood Warning Info - Salt Moor and North Moor including Moorland

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 also 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.

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.

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.

The River Tone level at Currymoor pumping station is stable at 7.30 m. Water will enter Currymoor reservoir via Hookbridge spillway whilst this level exceeds 7.45 m. The drain level at Currymoor pumping station is 7.27 m and is falling by approximately 6 mm per hour. 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. The water level in Northmoor is falling slowly. 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, Northmoor and Saltmoor 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.

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.