Flooding information and advice

Advice and guidance on flooding in Somerset

Preparing for flooding

What to do and who can help you prepare for flooding

During flooding

Find information on school closures, missed waste collections, transport information and general advice

After flooding

Advice and guidance after flooding including looking after yourself and insurance

Flooding on the roads

We are responsible for helping to manage flooding through planning, investigation and supporting community recovery

Flooding Emergency Response

Information and advice about flooding

Assessing your flood risk

Information on how you can assess your flood risk and what measures you can take to prepare for a flood

Flood prevention and sandbags

Advice and information relating to flooding and extreme weather

Flood investigations

As the Lead Local Flood Authority one of our responsibilities is a duty to investigate flood events that happen in our area

Flash Flood Alert Service for Cheddar

Cheddar has been identified as one of 67 communities across the South West that are at risk of flash flooding

Lead Local Flood Authority

Tackling local flood risks, including flooding from surface water, watercourses, canals, lakes and reservoirs

Apply for consent to work on an ordinary watercourse

Request consent when culverting or obstructing a watercourse, whether permanent or temporary

Somerset Water Management Partnership

Provides a forum for consultation and to debate issues around water management in Somerset

Flood Aware Project (Interreg IVA Seas)

Raising awareness about the risk and impacts of flooding on communities

Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2020-21

Everyone in Somerset is affected directly or indirectly by issues with flooding

Cliff erosion support for Watchet

We are working with local organisations to support and promote Watchet after the the loss of the B3191 Cleeve Hill road

Coastal protection

Our responsibilities for controlling coastal erosion

Coastal Policy

We work in partnership to develop policy for a sustainable coastline in Somerset

Beach and water safety

Advice on keeping safe by the sea and on beaches

Bathing water quality

Information on the bathing quality in Somerset and what you can do to help

Beach Charges and permits

Charges for car parking at Berrow and Brean beach and charges for permits to launch craft from Burnham-on-Sea Jetty

Beach Concessions and filming

Information about beach concessions at Burnham on Sea and Berrow

Beach tide times

Being aware of tide times helps to keep you and others safe

Beach Check App

UK Beach Check App allows visitors to choose less populated zones or beaches

Dogs and other animals on beaches

Restrictions and bylaws for animals on beaches

King Charles III England Coast Path

Information about the King Charles III England Coast Path in Somerset

England Coast Path Storywalks

England Coast Path Storywalks are designed to offer a skimming stone of interesting facts, myth, history, nature and tales linked to location

Burnham-on-Sea beach

Burnham-on-Sea is a traditional seaside ‘town’ resort with a wide and level Esplanade

Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Visiting information for the Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Berrow and Brean beach

A popular holiday destination as well as a lovely dog walking area

Watchet harbour advisory committee

Information about the Watchet Harbour advisory committee including minutes and agendas of meetings.

Minehead and Watchet Harbour Regulations

Information on harbour regulations including moorings and byelaws

Port of Bridgwater – Pilotage

We provide pilotage Services via the Harbour Master

Port Management Plans and Risk Assessments

The Statutory Harbour Authority has produced a number of management plans and risk assessments

The Port of Bridgwater

Information about the Port including limits and responsibilities

Minehead harbour webcam

Minehead Harbour is located on the Somerset coast between Porlock Weir and Watchet marina

Harbour moorings at Minehead and Watchet

Information about harbour regulations and applying for a harbour mooring or slipway permit

Visitor moorings

Minehead harbour facilities, local attractions and byelaws

The Harbour Board

Information about the Harbour Board including agendas and minutes of meetings.

Notices to Mariners

This pages displays current notices to mariners in force within Somerset

Harbour fees

Charges to be paid when entering or using the ports or harbours of Somerset

Boat storage and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

Information about winter boat storage facilities and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

Bridgwater Bore – River Parrett tide times

The River Parrett experiences a small tidal wave, known as a Bore, which passes through Bridgwater

Somerset Rivers Authority

The Somerset Rivers Authority was launched in January 2015 as a response to the floods of winter 2013-14

Responsible Authorities

A summary of water course classifications and responsible bodies