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Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

Message issued at 11:49am, Tuesday 27th October 2026

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High tides today may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM on 27/10/2026. 
High spring tides may lead to flooding this evening. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, however property flooding is not expected.

The highest tide level is expected to be at the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point, including Porlock Weir, at 7:15 PM on 27/10/2026.

The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point of 6.18 mAODN at 7:15 PM on 27/10/2026, with Westerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level). 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.  
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 11:49am, Tuesday 27th October 2026.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

Flood Warning Area Details

Coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Somerset

Watercourses covered: Bristol Channel

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Somerset coast at Porlock Weir.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
Coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including properties on the lockside, businesses around the Harbour Masters office, Gibraltar Cottages and other low lying properties on the B3225 at Porlock Weir

No current or recent warnings.

Hawkcombe Stream at Porlock centre
Stokecroft to the coast path including properties on Parsons Street, the High Street from Sanctuary Cottage to Carslake, Sparkhayes Lane from Wychwood to Earlsdon and the Riverside area

No current or recent warnings.

Hawkcombe Stream from Hawkcombe Valley to Porlock bowling green
The Stables to Hawkcombe Bank including properties at Hawk Combe, Huish Row, near the cemetery and The Watermill

No current or recent warnings.

Horner Water
Horner Water including Horner, West Luccombe and Bossington

No current or recent warnings.

River Aller
River Aller including Allerford and West Lynch

No current or recent warnings.

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