Right now
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by EA FLOOD today.
The last comparable one was on 29 August 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
EA FLOOD reported: Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
An estimated 1,488,557 people live within 50 km of this point.
Nearby, since 8 March 2026
- August 29, 2026 · score 46 · 0.0 km
- August 15, 2026 · score 46 · 0.0 km
- June 22, 2026 · score 46 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: EA FLOOD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 39 out of 100, at 70 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Floods |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 39 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 70% |
| Coordinates | 51.1000, -2.9300 |
| Nearest City | Bridgwater (6 km) |
| Population Exposed | 1.5M within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-10T10:29:01.000Z |
| Source | http://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/floods/112WATSOM1 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| SeverityLevel | 3 |
| FloodCategory | Flood Alert |
| County | Somerset |
| RiverOrSea | Bristol Channel |
| EaAreaName | Wessex |
| FloodAreaID | 112WATSOM1 |
| IsTidal | true |
| TimeRaised | 2026-09-10T12:29:01 |
| TimeSeverityChanged | 2026-09-10T12:29:00 |
Safety Information
During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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