Flooding information from Somerset Council
Flooding information from Somerset Council
Published: 27 January 2026
Anyone worried about flooding or impacted by flooding can find advice and guidance
at Flooding information and advice
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/beaches-ports-and-flooding/flooding-information-and-advice/
If there is serious risk to life due to flooding always call 999.
Anyone needing to leave their home due to flooding is reminded to take any
medication they may need with them.
Do not drive through flood water. More information about safety during floods on the
road can be found here: Adverse weather conditions
https://somersetroadsafety.org/drivers/weather/#flood
For information on school closures please visit School closures
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/school-life/school-closures/
Reporting problems
To report flooding on a road or blocked drains on a road use our report a problem
on a road form
https://service.somerset.gov.uk/report-a-problem-on-the-road/?issue=FLO&serviceCode=HRI
If your property is owned by us and has been affected by flooding, please
visit our Housing repairs page or you can phone us on 0300 123 2224.
Waste collections
If recycling and rubbish crews can’t reach an area then they will return as soon as
possible. Please leave your boxes and bins out. Service updates will be available
on the Council’s website and social media channels
Stay up to date
For the latest travel updates visit our Travel Somerset Facebook page or our
Roadworks and travel information page
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/roadworks-and-travel/
Find out the current status of roads that have Emergency road closure gates
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/emergency-road-closure-gates/