Due to the heavy rain and rising water levels in main rivers this weekend we are using Monksleaze Clyce and the SOWY flood relief channel to divert excess water out of the Parrett. Environment AgencySW

Field teams are on the ground again today checking structures and clearing trash screens etc. We are also proactively managing flows on the Parrett by using Monksleaze Clyse and the Sowy system. Environment AgencySW Gary Cutts

Excellent visual of #StormAlex rain totals from rain gauge data. October average for southern England is 87mm Another 2020 extreme event.

65mm of rain at Aller over past 5 days, a little more on the coast: 77mm at Highbridge. #Somerset #SomersetLevels

Parrett IDB clearing a highly invasive non-native plant, Floating pennywort, from Damas Rhyne on Langmead Level. Operation undertaken with careful biosecurity, machine cleaned before and after, to prevent contamination of other areas. Top job SDBC

Some whopping rainfall totals appearing on forecast models over high ground of Wales during next few days. Unsurprisingly flood risk raised towards the weekend. Larger rivers may be affected this time. Stay tuned for updates.

The first wave of rain (of many to come I’m afraid) is passing through - here’s the 12 hour rainfall totals so far. Please sign up to our flood warnings and check your flood risk before wave two! gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl… #floodaware

Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and Coast Protection Authorities are being invited to apply to become one of 25 areas to be selected to pilot new and creative approaches to improve resilience to #flooding & coastal change, with a deadline of 15 January 2021. #FloodActionWeek

Your year so far in - er - rainfall and soli moisture maps! Demonstrates the importance of the high soil moisture deficits in September in protecting us from widespread flooding from the record breaking October rain #geographyteacher #floodaware

This #FloodActionWeek make it your mission to know what to do in a flood 🌊🏡 Just one effective action can reduce the impact of flooding significantly. Learn how 👉 bit.ly/floodSW #PrepareActSurvive

Cheers to the weekend. It’s #worldkindnessday2020, take care of yourself and those around you... take time out... recharge! Today I caught a rainbow over our #allotment, a core part of Bristol’s #NatureRecoveryNetwork and a vital piece of my sanity! #wellbeingmatters

Parrett IDB controlling a highly invasive aquatic plant, floating pennywort, around Westonzoyland on the Somerset Levels. The machine was pressure washed after the operation to prevent transport to a new location. #biosecurity

Uncultivated buffer strips and a cover crop would be great for this field, and for fish and the protected wetland downstream. #SomersetLevels

⚠️ AMBER flood risk for the southwest for this afternoon’s / overnight rain - take extra care driving and please keep close to our free flood warnings here …od-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings #floodaware #thinkdontsink #PrepareActSurvive

Allermoor Spillway stopped running early this morning, we had teams out first thing opening Monksleaze to operate the SOWY FRC at maximum capacity, this allows us to commence pumping at Langport stations until spillways start to run again. Environment AgencySW

Biggest flood of the winter so far. Spillways running at full bore. But no real harm being done at this time of year. System working as it should ⁦Somerset Catchment Partnership⁩ ⁦Phil Brewin⁩ ⁦@levellerlive⁩

Very windy and wet conditions coming in. Field teams are making preparations and operating penstocks and tidal exclusion assets in advance of any coastal surge. Please stay away from coastal areas.

Good advice for the Somerset coast. Regular updates from Environment AgencySW as we issue flood warnings ahead of Storm Eunice. David Hall Somerset Rivers Authority Communities Team Somerset Rivers Authority

Oath Lock doors have closed diverting virtually all Parrett fluvial flows down the SOWY, this will ensure maximum capacity in the Parrett & Tone for any rainfall in the coming days. All pumping stations are at winter desired levels. Environment AgencySW

SRA partners preparing for Storm Eunice. The risk of inland flooding at locations like the Somerset Levels & Moors is currently judged to be low. The greatest risk is in coastal areas, eg of flooding from large waves. But difficult to forecast exactly so please everyone stay safe