River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney

The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 7.96m and stable. The drain level at Huish Episcopi, on the other side of the floodbank, is 8.07m and stable. Property flooding is possible above 8.35m.

Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels.

We are pumping at Long Load, Huish Episcopi and Westover pumping stations, and River Parrett levels are being managed using the Parrett Relief Channel.

Monday is expected to be largely dry and the weather is forecast to be more settled until Thursday.

We continue to monitor the situation and check flood banks and spillways. Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 03/03/2026 or as the situation changes.