Does appearing on this Somerset page mean there is a flood warning?

No. The directory lists permanent Environment Agency monitoring areas and stations associated with Somerset. Current warnings are shown separately in the live-status panel near the top of the page.

How many EA monitoring areas are associated with Somerset?

This directory snapshot contains 116 designated warning or alert areas associated with Somerset. The count describes official monitoring coverage; it is not a county or property risk score.

What do the blue points on the map mean?

Each blue point is an Environment Agency water-level monitoring station. A point is not a reported flood, an active warning or proof that nearby property is at risk.

How should I check a specific property?

Use the official long-term flood-risk service for the address, check current warnings, review several station readings where relevant and obtain professional advice for a purchase, planning or insurance decision.

Environment Agency directory · South West

Flood warnings and river levels in Somerset

Current warnings are checked live. Monitoring areas, stations and watercourses below are directory records and may be listed even when no warning is in force.

Designated areas: 116
Level stations: 76
Named watercourses: 76
Directory snapshot: 6 Aug 2026, 01:13

Live Environment Agency status

Current flood warnings in Somerset

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Directory metadata refreshed 6 Aug 2026, 01:13 (UK time). Warning status is requested separately from the EA feed.

Permanent EA coverage

Designated monitoring areas in Somerset

These are predefined places where the Environment Agency can issue a Flood Warning or Flood Alert. The category describes how EA organises the area; it does not show whether an alert is active now. Similar names can refer to different official stretches of the same river.

Official area name	Watercourse / coast	EA area category
River Mells including Edford, Ham Bridge, Coleford, Lower Vobster, Mells, Great Elm and Spring Gardens and the Whatley Brook EA ref 112FWFMEL10A	River Mells, Whatley Brook	Designated warning area Coverage type—not a current warning
River Biss and tributaries between Westbury and Trowbridge EA ref 112WAFTRBC	River Biss	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Coastline between Stolford and the tidal River Parrett including properties around Ridgeway Lane and Gorpit Lane in Stolford and Church Farm, Dowells Farm, Coxs Farm and Manor Farm in Steart EA ref 112FWTSTE02	Bristol Channel	Designated warning area Coverage type—not a current warning
Coastal areas at Dunster Beaches, Blue Anchor, Steart, Stolford and Brean EA ref 112WATSOM2	Bristol Channel	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Tributaries between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton EA ref 111WAFSTOU	River Stour, River Lodden, River Shreen	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Coastline between South Esplanade and Berrow including Margaret Crescent, Pier Street, Abingdon Street, The Esplanade, College Street and Regent Street EA ref 112FWTBUR01	Bristol Channel	Designated warning area Coverage type—not a current warning
Coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour EA ref 112WATSOM3	Bristol Channel	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Rivers Axe, Coly, Yarty, Umborne Brook and coastal streams from Branscombe to Axmouth EA ref 113WABTW09	River Coly, River Yarty, Umborne Brook	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth areas EA ref 113WABTW08	River Otter, River Sid	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets EA ref 112FWTDUN01	Bristol Channel	Designated warning area Coverage type—not a current warning
the Upper River Exe from Exford to Exebridge, the Rivers Barle, Lyn, Mole and Bray and their tributaries, and coastal streams from Combe Martin to Lynton EA ref 113WAFTW05	River Barle, River Exe, River Lyn, River Mole, River Bray	Designated alert area Coverage type—not a current warning
Roebuck Gate to Sampford Brett Bridge, including Water Bridge, Kingswood, Cottiford and riverside properties at Sampford Brett EA ref 112FWFDON10B	Doniford Stream	Designated warning area Coverage type—not a current warning

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River-level monitoring

Stations and readings in Somerset

Blue points are monitoring instruments—not flood incidents. Open a station for recent readings, time checked and nearby context.

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Gaw Bridge

River Parrett

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Lovington

River Brue

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Avonmouth Portbury

Tide

England - South Coast catchment

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Bristol Harbour Passage Street

Bristol Frome

Bristol Avon Little Avon Axe and North Somerset St catchment

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Witham Friary

Somerset Frome

Bristol Avon Little Avon Axe and North Somerset St catchment

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Beggearn Huish

Washford River

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Beerwall Upstream

River Sowy

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Bruton Dam

River Brue

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Halsewater

Halse Water

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Wincanton

River Cale

Dorset Stour catchment

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Huish Episcopi Pumping Station

River Yeo

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Baltmoor Wall Saltmoor Barrier

Saltmoor Main Drain

Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams catchment

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Directory index

Watercourses associated with Somerset

Rivers, streams, drains and coastal waters named in EA area or station records. Inclusion does not mean the watercourse is currently high or flooding.

Barwick Stream
Bristol Channel
Bristol Frome
Bristol River Avon
Cannington Brook
Combwich Brook
Currymoor Drain
Doniford Stream
Durleigh Brook
Glastonbury Millstream
Halse Water
Halsewater Stream
Hamp Brook
Hawkcombe Stream
Hillfarrance Brook
Horner Water
Huish Level Rhyne
Huntworth Business Park Rhyne
Kings Sedgemoor Drain
Lambrok Stream
Land Yeo
Longload Main Drain
Marsh Water
Monksilver Stream

Check property-level risk before buying or insuring

Our directory lists 116 Environment Agency warning and alert areas associated with Somerset. The count does not determine the risk to a specific address. Use the postcode checker and official long-term flood-risk service, then confirm cover with your insurer or a qualified professional where necessary.

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Nearby local areas

Bath and North East Somerset

6 designated areas · 6 stations

Bristol

10 designated areas · 11 stations

Dorset

97 designated areas · 59 stations

North Somerset

16 designated areas · 2 stations

Teesside

37 designated areas · 17 stations

Tyne and Wear

37 designated areas · 17 stations

Current flood warnings in Somerset

Designated monitoring areas in Somerset

Stations and readings in Somerset

Watercourses associated with Somerset

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