River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney

The river level at Huish Episcopi is currently 8.90m. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 8.62m and stable. Flooding will affect the Langport to Muchelney road if this drain level exceeds 7.3m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Draycott road above 8.8m. Property flooding is possible above 8.35m. Pumping will start at Huish Episcopi and Westover stations once river levels allow. The Parrett Relief Channel will be opened once river spillways stop running. Throughout the day isolated showers are forecast, with a band of more sustained rain this evening through to the early hours of Friday morning. We are monitoring the situation closely. Staff are checking the condition of flood banks and spillways. Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1PM on 30/01/2026, or as the situation changes.