Somerset Flood Warnings Updated as Sunshine Gives Way to Extended Rainfall Wednesday, February 25, 2026 somerset flood flooding weather rain warnings rainfall floodwarnings deluge storm After a much-anticipated period of sunshine, Somerset now faces updated flood warnings as forecasts predict up to ten hours of continuous rainfall. The recent dry spell, which brought relief to the region, is expected to be … Read More
M5 Flooding Causes Lane Closure Due to Large Puddle Sunday, February 22, 2026 m5 flooding traffic roadclosure northbound delays safety puddle transport drivers A significant puddle formed on the northbound lane of the M5, leading to a lane closure and causing traffic delays. Drivers are advised to exercise caution as the flooded section may impact travel times and road safety. …
Flooded A361 Road in Somerset Closes Again Just One Day After Reopening Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset flooding a361 roadclosure stormchandra weather transport safety emergency recovery The A361 in Somerset has been forced to close again just one day after reopening, following a three-week closure caused by flooding. This disruption comes amid persistently saturated ground and high water levels driven by … Read More
Flooded A361 Closes Again Just One Day After Reopening Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset a361 flooding stormchandra floodwarnings transport roadclosure recovery environment waterlevels The A361 in Somerset, which had just reopened after a three-week closure due to flooding, was forced to shut again after heavy rainfall. The region has been grappling with persistent high water levels and saturated ground, … Read More
Massive Data Centre Larger Than 180 Football Pitches Planned Near M5 in Bridgwater Thursday, February 19, 2026 datacentre bridgwater somerset infrastructure development flooding solarfarm construction technology digital A vast new data centre, spanning an area larger than 180 football pitches, could soon be constructed near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater. Express Distribution Park Ltd, a local company, submitted preliminary plans on Christmas … Read More
Major Update on Somerset Flooding Crisis as Recovery Phase Begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding recovery environmentagency stormchandra pumps flooddefences emergencyresponse roadclosures safety The flooding crisis in Somerset, triggered by Storm Chandra in late January, is showing clear signs of improvement as the incident moves from emergency response to recovery. Somerset Council, alongside the Environment Agency, … Read More