Coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir

Flood Alert Area

Area Details

River / Sea
Bristol Channel
County
Somerset
EA Area
Somerset
Type
alert
Reference
112WATSOM1

What to Do

If a Flood Alert is active, be prepared:

  • Monitor local water levels and news
  • Prepare a flood kit with essential items
  • Know your evacuation route
  • Sign up for EA flood warnings (free)
  • Check your insurance covers flood damage

Nearby Flood Areas

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

Bristol Channel · Warning

Coastal areas at Dunster Beaches, Blue Anchor, Steart, Stolford and Brean

Bristol Channel · Alert

Coastline between South Esplanade and Berrow including Margaret Crescent, Pier Street, Abingdon Street, The Esplanade, College Street and Regent Street

Bristol Channel · Warning

Coastal and tidal areas at Minehead, Combwich, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Kewstoke, Sand Bay and Kingston Seymour

Bristol Channel · Alert

Coastline between The Warren and Sea Lane End including Dunster Beach Chalets

Bristol Channel · Warning

Coastline between Berrow and Brean Down including seafront properties at Brean Down Cove and Brean Down Farm

Bristol Channel · Warning

Coastline between Sea Lane End and Blue Anchor Hotel including Blue Anchor Chalets, The Smugglers Hotel and other low lying properties on the seafront

Bristol Channel · Warning

Coastline between Quay West and The Warren extending to Mart Road Industrial Estate and the West Somerset Railway to the south. Including Butlins and the Golf Course to the east and properties on Blenheim Road, The Esplanade, Ponsford Road and Brunel Way

Bristol Channel · Warning

Stolford Farm, Whitewick Farm, Chalcott Farm and Marsh Farm areas and properties in Stockland Bristol, Otterhampton, Steart and Stretcholt

Bristol Channel · Warning

Coastline between Portishead Point and Avonmouth including Portishead Ashlands Nature Reserve and the Royal Portbury Dock

Bristol Channel · Warning

Flood Insurance for This Area

Properties in this flood alert area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.

Frequently Asked Questions