What is the current flood situation in Somerset?

Somerset Council declared a major incident due to severe flooding, with around 50 properties affected and expectations of more homes flooding due to anticipated heavy rain.

What support is available for flood-affected residents in Somerset?

Council leaders are providing support for residents impacted by the flooding, including assistance with insurance claims and potential evacuations.

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Somerset braces for more floods as heavy rain looms

Q: When is the next period of heavy rain expected in Somerset?

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Somerset from midday on Thursday until midnight, with further heavy rainfall expected.

28 Jan

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Summary

Somerset Council declared a major incident due to severe flooding.
Around 50 properties have flooded, with numbers expected to rise.
Yellow weather warning issued for Somerset from Thursday afternoon.

Somerset braces for more floods as heavy rain looms

Somerset Council declared a major incident on Tuesday due to widespread flooding across the county. This action was taken after the region experienced its wettest week since 2014, leading to approximately 50 properties being flooded. Council leaders have warned that more homes are likely to be inundated with further heavy rainfall expected.

More than 50 properties have flooded, and council leader Bill Revans anticipates this figure will rise. "We are also looking into ensuring further properties don't flood although we do expect that number to rise beyond the 50 currently," he stated, expressing significant worry that prompted the major incident declaration. Support is being arranged for impacted residents, including potential evacuations and assistance with insurance claims.

Residents in Taunton have pointed to blocked drains as a key factor in the system's failure to cope with the rainfall. Council staff will be available at Moorland village hall on Wednesday to offer advice. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Somerset from midday on Thursday until midnight, with the Somerset Levels and moors at particularly high risk due to saturated ground conditions.