Flood Warning Info - River Tone from Bathpool to Ham including Ruishton and Creech St Michael, riverside properties
Area Description
Rugby Ground, Husk Farm, Mill Cottages, Sewage Treatment Works and Ham Mills.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 17:47
River Tone
River levels have fallen since the heavy rain from Monday night into Tuesday. Today, Wednesday 28 January 2026, the weather has brought much less rain and this drier weather is forecast to carry on for much of tomorrow, Thursday, interspersed with showers. There is a further band of heavy rain forecast tomorrow evening, which will cause the rivers to rise again, though they are not forecast to get as high as they did on Tuesday. We are very aware that significant flooding occurred in communities such as Bathpool, Ruishton and Creech St Michael. Therefore we are keeping this Warning in force to reflect the conditions that people have experienced and keep you updated. We will keep reviewing this Warning in the coming days as necessary to reflect the weather conditions and any forecast rise in the rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our staff continue to check rivers for blockages. Please stay safe and vigilant, and look out for updates to this Warning. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 16:33
River Tone
River levels are dropping but remain high and flooding is possible this evening, Tuesday 27 January. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 03:05
River Tone
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected from the early hours of 27 January 2026 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2026 16:29
River Tone
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon and evening.
Flooding is expected on 24 January 2026 from 6PM, with a peak water level expected at 8:30PM.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge
We are closely monitoring the situation, and Field Teams are clearing blockages from debris screens and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, and activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Dec 2025 06:45
River Tone
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 16 December 2025 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge. Dry conditions are forecast today.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2025 03:57
River Tone
Rising river levels are causing flooding tonight as a result of heavy rainfall today.
Flooding is expected until early Monday morning.
Areas most at risk include Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge.
Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight but river levels will remain high. Showers are forecast from Monday morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2 PM on 27/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 11:44
River Tone
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding from midday on Sunday 24/11/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge.
Further flooding is expected this afternoon as river levels are expected to remain high, due to today's heavy rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one, and consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2024 21:14
River Tone
The river levels are rising on the River Tone due to prolonged rainfall during today, Sunday, 25/02/24. Flooding is forecast from midnight tonight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge.
The rainfall is expected to continue until about 11pm tonight and then drier weather is forecast for Monday and Tuesday.
We will continue to monitor the rainfall and water levels closely. Consider acting on your flood plan if you have one, and activating any property flood protection products you have. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions, and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 2pm on Monday, 26/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 22:28
River Tone
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Tone.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge..
River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties and roads will continue.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
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 12:00 noon on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:51
River Tone
River levels are rising on the River Tone due to the heavy rainfall.
Area most at risk are within the low-lying land along the River Tone, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge.
Further rain is forecast, so the risk remains throughout today and overnight into Tuesday 05/12/23.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and have checked rivers for blockages in the area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action, activating any property flood resilience products. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 13:35
River Tone
River levels are rising on the River Tone due to Storm Ciaran.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Tone, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Ham Mills at Coalharbour Bridge.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. River levels shall remain high at the Bishops Hull and Taunton Market gauges.
We have deployed the temporary pump in the Bathpool area. Consider activating any property flood protection products.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We are aware that some river level telemetry data are not appearing or being updated on the gov.uk website. We are sorry about this and are working hard to resolve this as soon as possible. This fault is not affecting our operational response.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 03/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Sep 2023 00:43
River Tone
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 14 Jan 2023 12:49
River Tone
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.