River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.  Flooding is expected from the early hours of 16 December 2025 .  Heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours has caused river levels to rise. Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 4:00AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are Chard Junction - including the Three Counties Public House, Creamery and Broad Bridge areas, Broom, Wadbrook, Axe Farm, Weycroft - including Coaxden Cottages, Weycroft Mill and properties on the A358 around Weycroft Bridge B3165 at Mosterton and Clapton . Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .  Activate any flood protection products you may have .  This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 16 December 2025 or as the situation changes.