Flood Warning Info - River Barle from Simonsbath to Brushford, including Withypool

River Barle from Simonsbath to Brushford, including Withypool

riverside locations and roads between Simonsbath and Brushford, including Simonsbath, Withypool, Newbridge, Northmoor Road, Brushford and the B3222 and B3223 at Dulverton.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2026 17:39

River Barle

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.  Flooding is expected on Saturday 24 October   Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 7 pm on Saturday. The main areas of concern are Simonsbath and Brushford, including Simonsbath, Withypool, Newbridge, Northmoor Road, Brushford and the B3222 and B3223 at Dulverton. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 6 pm and 10 pm.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   This message will be updated by 6:00PM on Sunday 25 October or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 04:27

River Barle

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.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 21:45

River Barle

Flooding is expected on Thursday evening. Heavy rain has been falling in the Exmoor area. This has caused the River Barle to rise. The rain will begin to clear the area at around 2:30am on Friday morning. Further rain is forecast from Friday evening into Saturday morning. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night and this message will be updated as the situation changes.