Met Office Issues Rain Warnings Across 23 UK Areas, Urges Somerset to Prepare for Flooding Thursday, February 5, 2026 metoffice flooding somerset rain ukweather southwestengland warnings surfacewater stormchandra weatheralert The Met Office has issued a “yellow” rain warning for eight areas in South West England, including Somerset, as well as 23 regions across the United Kingdom. This alert, effective from 5am to 11:59pm on Thursday, … Read More
Huge Lorry Tips Over on Flooded Somerset Road Tuesday, February 3, 2026 somerset flooding lorry rescue stormchandra godney recovery agriculture emergency transport A lorry driver was rescued after his vehicle toppled on a severely flooded Somerset road during Storm Chandra. The incident occurred on Godney Road near Wells, a location frequently impacted by rising waters from the River … Read More
Somerset Flooding: Emergency Agency Statement and Rail Disruptions Amid Ongoing Heavy Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra emergency environment rainfall transport metoffice southwest rivers Persistent heavy rainfall is wreaking havoc across the South West, with Somerset bearing the brunt after a major incident declaration following Storm Chandra. The region faces heightened flooding risks as rain continues to … Read More
Somerset Flooding: Emergency Agency Issues Warning as Rail Services Disrupted by Heavy Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 flooding somerset rain environmentagency rail stormchandra warning floodingrisk emergency weather Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across the South West, causing widespread disruption to rail services and raising the threat of further flooding. Somerset declared a major incident following Storm Chandra, as … Read More
Thrillseekers Ride Somerset Floods with Kitesurfing Adventure Sunday, February 1, 2026 kitesurfing flooding somerset stormchandra watersports adventure drone somersetlevels floodwater outdoors sport In an extraordinary display of adventure and creativity, thrill-seekers in Somerset have turned the aftermath of Storm Chandra into an unexpected kitesurfing haven. Following intense winds and heavy rainfall last week, the … Read More
Major Incident in Somerset Continues Amidst Ongoing Flooding Following Storm Chandra Friday, January 30, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra rainfall environmentagency weatherwarning evacuation rivers pumping emergencyresponse A major incident declared in Somerset remains active as the region grapples with the aftermath of Storm Chandra and sustained heavy rainfall. On Monday, January 27, more than 50mm of rain fell in several parts of the county, … Read More