River Tone from Bathpool to Ham including Ruishton and Creech St Michael Flood warning 11:17am, Tuesday 27th January

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ruishton, Ham Road in Creech St Michael and White Street in Ham , with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ruishton, Ham Road in Creech St Michael and White Street in Ham. After significant rain overnight, we are expecting less rain for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday with blustery showers, heavy at times.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages.
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 7:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 11:17am, Tuesday 27th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Tone from Bathpool to Ham including Ruishton and Creech St Michael

Warning no longer in force
Tue 27 Jan 2026, 4:45pm
Flood warning
Tue 27 Jan 2026, 11:17am

Flood Warning Area Details

Bathpool including Bridgwater Road, Acacia Gardens, Swingbridge, Hyde Lane, St Quintin Park and Rex Hill Farm. Ruishton including Overlands, Lawn Meadow and Newlands Grove. Creech St Michael including Mill Lane, Bull Street, Ham Road and Ham village

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Somerset

Watercourses covered: River Tone

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Tone from Bathpool to Ham including Ruishton and Creech St Michael.

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).