Which areas flooded in Somerset?
The areas predominantly at risk of flooding include the Levels and Moors, Taunton, Bridgwater, Ilchester and Bruton. In addition, Minehead and the coastal area covering the River Parrett Estuary, Brean, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge would be affected in the event of coastal flooding.
Is there flooding on Somerset Levels?
What were the impacts of flooding in the Somerset Levels? Over 600 homes and 6880 hectares of agricultural land were flooded. A number of villages were cut off after roads were flooded.
Does the Street in Somerset flood?
Areas in dark blue around Combwich, Othery, and Burtle, but also around Langport and Street have a high risk of flooding while the light blue areas all along the the coast still have a low flood risk.
When did Somerset last flood?
The 2014 flood In a period of three months from December 2013 to February 2014 the Somerset Levels hit the national headlines as it suffered extensive flooding, first marooning several villages and farms and then inundating them.
Does North Petherton flood?
Most North Petherton postcodes are medium flood risk, with some high flood risk postcodes.
Does Stathe flood?
Map of Stathe (Bridgwater, Somerset) flood risk areas, which includes areas of high, medium, and low flood risk, plotted on a Stathe flood map. IMPORTANT: We have taken a single point within a Stathe postcode using Open Postcode Geo and identified the flood risk area which that point falls within.
Why is Somerset susceptible to flooding?
The Somerset Levels span an area of around 250 square miles, or 160,000 acres. The majority of this area is below sea level, making the land vulnerable to both tidal and land-based flooding. High tides cause flood water to back up along the rivers across the Levels and Moors.
Does Langport Somerset flood?
Most Langport postcodes are low flood risk, with some medium, and high flood risk postcodes.
Does Burnham on Sea flood?
Why Burnham-On-Sea, Brean and Highbridge are at risk from flooding. The area has a history of flooding with significant events occurring in 1859, 1903, 1910, 1926 and 1981 when considerable damage was caused. There is a flood defence scheme present along the coast protecting Burnham, Brean and Highbridge.
Does sparkford flood?
In the case of Sparkford, all postcodes are medium flood risk. IMPORTANT: We have taken a single point within a Sparkford postcode using Open Postcode Geo and identified the flood risk area which that point falls within.