The rain falling over the South Somerset area today, Tuesday 18/12/2018, is causing rivers to respond and rise. The rain is forecast to continue until about 18:00 this evening. The levels on the River Isle at Donyatt and Ashford Mill and the River Parrett at Chiselborough are rising. The forecast shows that these sites are likely to reach alert level this evening. Significant impacts are not expected. Catchments are wet, and localised surface flooding of low lying land and roads is possible this afternoon and evening. We have teams checking the rivers and structures in the area, such as any blockage at debris screens, culverts, bridges and sluices. Occasional heavy showers are forecast through tonight and tomorrow, Wednesday 19/12/2018. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message tomorrow.
This information last updated 4:18pm, Tuesday 18th December.
Rivers Parrett and Isle and tributaries
Region: South West
Counties covered: Dorset, Somerset
Watercourses covered: River Parrett, River Isle
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.