Storm Eowyn: 'Act now' warning as flooding expected in Somerset
Residents in Somerset have been warned to take action as flooding is expected at rivers in the county. The Environment Agency has issued two flood warnings at the rivers Parrett and Yeo which are set to flood today.
It comes after heavy rainfall hit the region overnight as Storm Eowyn arrived. The dangerous weather front moved through the South West, bringing large amounts of rain and blowing down trees before moving northwards where it is current wreaking havoc. The Met Office has warned of a likelihood of danger to life in parts of northern England, Scotland and Ireland and locals there have been warned to stay indoors.
Meanwhile, residents in the Yeovil and Martock areas have been urged to take action to protect themselves and their belongings. The Environment Agency urged people to avoid driving, cycling or walking through flood water.
READ MORE: Glastonbury divided as council pushes for World Heritage status
READ MORE: Simple maths puzzle has pitfall that 99% of people fall into – can you solve it?
Areas set to flood today include South Perrott to Thorney including Gawbridge Mill and Farms around Town Tree Lane. In Yeovil, the affected area is from New Road in Sherborne to the Old Mill Farm area near Yeovil including the Smiths Bridge area near Bradford Abbas, Broadclose Farm, Yeovil Junction Station and Sharmans Bridge area, Newton Surmaville, Chudleigh Mill and Yeobridge Trade Park near Yeovil.
The EA said: "The overnight rain has passed through and no further significant rainfall is expected today. We expect river levels to fall this afternoon.
"We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water."
Keep up to date with all the latest weather news across Somerset with our live blog.
Flood alerts, which mean flooding is possible, are also in place across Somerset. They include:
South East Somerset rivers
South Somerset rivers
Rivers Yeo and Parrett - downstream of Yeovil
Mid Bristol Avon area towards Bathampton