This document explains the actions the Environment Agency takes when flooding is forecast on the Somerset Levels and Moors. It also explains the work that has been carried out to reduce the risk of flooding on the Levels and Moors.
Text updated to reflect recent changes to trigger point information - we have reviewed the trigger levels throughout 2023 and updated them where appropriate.
Complete text change - updated with trigger point information.
Reducing flood risk in Somerset update added
Online survey into River Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain enhancement options has ended.
Briefing note on the effectiveness of additonal dredging added.
Information added about the River Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain enhancement options.
Dredging of Parrett and Tone completed, therefore page updated.
Dredging 8km of river now complete, so dredging schedule removed.
Briefing note for 24 October added in place of briefing note for 10 October.
Briefing note for 17 October added in place of briefing note for 3 October.
Briefing note for 10 Octboer 2014 added in place of 26 September
Briefin note for 3 October added in place of the briefing for 19 September.
Briefing note for for 26 September added in place of briefing note for 12 September.
Briefing note for 19 September added in place of briefing note for 5 September 2014.
Briefing note for 12 September 2014 added in place of briefing note for 29 August 2014
Briefing note for 5 September 2014 added in place of briefing note for 22 August 2014.
Briefing note for 22 August added in place of briefing note for 8 August.
Briefing note for 15 August added in place of briefing note for 1 August 2014.
Briefing note for 8 August added in place of briefing note for 25 July 2014.
Briefing note for 1 August added. Note for 18 July removed.