A FLOOD alert for East Somerset rivers has been issued this morning (November 18) at 8.34am saying "flooding is possible, be prepared" with areas most at risk including the B3151Glastonbury to Meare Road.
River levels have risen at the Lovington river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight, so, flooding is possible this morning.
To find out more about the flooding please check: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/112WAFTESR
To keep up with road flooding/closure updates please refer to the local authority website.
Areas most at risk include the B3151 Glastonbury to Meare Road.
Overtopping is forecast from the Glastonbury Millstream and the River Brue at North Drain and Westhay. The River Brue is forecast to be bankfull upstream of Bruton Dam with field flooding unlikely.
Further rainfall is expected today so rivel levels will remain high.
"We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses," a spokesperson said. "Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded."
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