Community-Centered Reservoir Overhaul Wins Top Regional Engineering Award Saturday, November 15, 2025 reservoir flooding community collaboration engineering conservation sustainability infrastructure innovation engagement The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project near Bristol has been honoured with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West 2025 Project Award for Collaboration, recognising exceptional teamwork and community engagement. … Read More
Interactive Map Reveals Storm Claudia Flood Risk Areas Friday, November 14, 2025 flooding stormclaudia environmentagency metoffice floodwarnings floodalerts rainfall weatherwarnings somerset floodrisk Somerset and numerous other communities across England face flood alerts today (Friday) due to Storm Claudia’s relentless heavy rainfall expected to persist over the next 24 hours. Currently, there are 100 flood alerts … Read More
Storm Claudia Updates: Somerset Braces for Severe Flooding Friday, November 14, 2025 stormclaudia somerset flooding warning emergency weather precipitation preparedness safety climate Storm Claudia is set to hit Somerset with heavy rain and strong winds, prompting authorities to issue a “danger to life” warning for the region. Residents are being urged to take immediate precautions as the risk … Read More
Government ‘Doesn’t Understand’ Impact of Withdrawing River Maintenance in Somerset Thursday, November 13, 2025 environment somerset flooding maintenance environmentagency budgetcuts rivermanagement localgovernment watercourses drainage Senior government officials have been criticized for their apparent lack of understanding regarding the consequences of cutting river maintenance in low-lying Somerset, councillors revealed at a recent North Somerset Council … Read More
Flood Warning and Alerts Issued as Heavy Rain Continues in Somerset Wednesday, November 12, 2025 flooding somerset environmentagency rain weatherwarning rivers floodalerts heavyprecipitation safety floodingrisk Somerset remains on high alert as persistent heavy rain triggers multiple flood alerts and a flood warning across the region. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued these warnings amid rising river levels and high tides that … Read More
Met Office Issues 30-Hour Yellow Weather Warning for Somerset Amid Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Wednesday, November 12, 2025 somerset metoffice weatherwarning rain wind flooding southwest storm safety travel The Met Office has issued a 30-hour yellow weather warning for the South West, with Somerset expected to face significant impacts from heavy rainfall and strong southerly winds. The warning began at 12pm on Tuesday, November … Read More