South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches

The river level on the Wriggle has fallen. River levels on the river Cam , River Yeo at Pen Mill and at Sherborne Lake remain high following the overnight rain. Further rainfall is forecast from the afternoon of 09/12/2025 and into Wednesday 10/12/2025 which may cause rivers to rise further and flooding impacts may occur into Wednesday. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is is likely in this area, including around the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road and Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. We are checking defences and clearing bridges, culverts and screens where necessary. Continue to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Keep checking for updates to these Alerts. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 10 December 2025 or as the situation changes.