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There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Rivers remain high and flooding is possible on Tuesday 27th January. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cannington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Huntworth Business Park Rhyne, Stockmoor Rhyne, Hamp Brook and Durleigh Brook in Bridgwater, Cannington Brook at Cannington, Combwich Brook at Combwich and the Stogursey area. After significant rain overnight, we are expecting less rain for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday however blustery showers are forecast which may be heavy at times. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from overnight on 26 January 2026 and into Tuesday morning.  Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cannington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Huntworth Business Park Rhyne, Stockmoor Rhyne, Hamp Brook and Durleigh Brook in Bridgwater, Cannington Brook at Cannington, Combwich Brook at Combwich and the Stogursey area.  We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.  This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

River levels are forecast to rise on Saturday 24th January. Flooding is possible as a result. Areas most at risk include Huntworth Business Park Rhyne, Stockmoor Rhyne, Hamp Brook and Durleigh Brook in Bridgwater, Cannington Brook at Cannington, Combwich Brook at Combwich, and the Stogursey area. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Continuing unsettled conditions and periods of heavy rain are forecast for Saturday and Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation and Field Teams are out clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions and don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12 midday on 25/01/2026, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on Friday 23rd January following overnight rain. Flooding is possible as a result. Areas most at risk include Huntworth Business Park Rhyne, Stockmoor Rhyne, Hamp Brook and Durleigh Brook in Bridgwater, Cannington Brook at Cannington, Combwich Brook at Combwich, and the Stogursey area. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Unsettled conditions with spells of heavy rain are forecast for the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation and Field Teams are out clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions and don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12 midday on 24/01/2026, or as the situation changes.

Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 22 January 2026 and overnight into Friday 23rd.  Areas most at risk include Huntworth Business Park Rhyne, Stockmoor Rhyne, Hamp Brook and Durleigh Brook in Bridgwater, Cannington Brook at Cannington, Combwich Brook at Combwich, and the Stogursey area. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and ensuring debris screens are clear of blockages.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Please remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions.  This message will be updated by 11:00PM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 18 December 2025 .  Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cannington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Huntworth Business Park Rhyne, Stockmoor Rhyne, Hamp Brook and Durleigh Brook in Bridgwater, Cannington Brook at Cannington, Combwich Brook at Combwich and the Stogursey area. Flooding is expected this evening with rising river levels following the rainfall today. Weather conditions are expected to improve later this evening with a dry day forecast for Friday.  We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing blockages from debris screens.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.  This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 06:00 AM to 08:00 AM on 06 December 2025.  Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Hinkley Point , with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley of 6.65 mAODN at 07:00 AM on on Saturday 06 December 2025, with Force 7 Westerly winds. There are further high tides in this spring tide sequence but they are not currently forecast to meet the tidal Alert conditions.  We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences.  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.  This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

The high tide this evening, Wednesday, may lead to flooding of roads and low lying land, but property flooding is not expected. Highest tide level is expected at coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour at 9:30 PM this evening, 10/09/2025. Flooding is possible for up to an hour either side of this time. Areas most at risk include coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. The detailed tidal forecast is for a peak level at Hinkley Point of 6.83 mAODN at 9:30 PM on 10/09/2025, with westerly force 5 winds. mAODN is height above average sea level. There may be further tides that require this flood alert. All times are to British Summer Time. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 11/09/2025, or as the situation changes.

Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, but property flooding is not expected. Highest tide level is expected to be at coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour at 9:00 AM on Monday 31/03/2025. Flooding is possible for up to an hour either side of this time. Areas most at risk include coastal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley Point of 6.78 mAODN at 9:00 AM on 31/03/2025, with north-easterly force 2 winds. mAODN is height above average sea level. All times are to British Summer Time. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 31/03/2025, or as the situation changes.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve this morning and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.