Flood warnings in Somerset after heavy rainfall

Some areas in South Somerset have already been affected, Travel Somerset reported.

Warnings have been issued around the River Axe, from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and the River Tone catchment.

River levels affected include the River Axe in the Chard area, and the River Tone around Hillfarrance, Bradford on Tone, Ham, and the Creech St Michael to Henlade road.

A map from the EA showing the areas covered by the flood warnings (Image: Environment Agency)

Residents in Taunton reported floods on social media.

Councillor Tom Deakin said: "Following heavy rainfall the underpass by Obridge Lane is flooded.

"Please take care and use a different route.

"I will explore what mitigations can be put in place to attempt to prevent this happening again in the future."

Wellington Fire Service attended reports of vehicles stuck in flood water.

Another photo shared by Wellington Fire Station on their Facebook page (Image: Wellington Fire Station)

Tone FM said they received reports of flooding on Wellington Road outside The Blackdown Garden Centre, and also added that traffic from Taunton is now queued back to Sheppy’s.

⚠️🌧️ Flood warnings have been issued in #Somerset due to the overnight rainfall.
Areas affected are around the River Axe, from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction, & the River Tone catchment. For details 👉 https://t.co/7EfmRn72lt
Please take care driving 🚗 pic.twitter.com/mrhywaSVg9

— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) May 2, 2024

An update from Travel Somerset said: “Flood warnings have been issued in Somerset due to the overnight rainfall.

"Areas affected are around the River Axe, from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction, & the River Tone catchment.”

Here is the latest update from the Environment Agency: "Flooding is expected this morning, Thursday, May 2.

"Heavy rain falling in the area overnight and this morning has caused the River Axe to rise.

"Property flooding is expected at Chard Junction, Axe Farm, Coaxdon and Weycroft Cottages, Mosterton, Clapton, Tytherleigh and Broom, Axminster (Stoneybridge).

"Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.

"People in this area should consider taking action now and installing any property flood resilience measures.

"Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.

"We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes."

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