The risk of flooding from the River Axe has now reduced, and river levels are falling below levels of concern. No further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information as required.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 11:36am, Thursday 21st January.
Riverside locations and roads between Winsham and Axminster, including Chard Junction, Coaxden Cottages and Weycroft
Region: South West
Counties covered: Devon, Dorset Council, Somerset
Watercourses covered: River Axe
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft.
Icons on the map show nearby level monitoring stations. They are not necessarily related to this particular flood warning area.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
Recent warnings no longer in force.
No current or recent warnings.
Recent warnings no longer in force.