Roads were cut-off by fast-flowing water A flood warning remains in place on the River Isle from Chard Reservoir to Hambridge and drivers should be cautious as some local roads remain impassable ...

Somerset Council declared a major incident after heavy rain and flooding on Sunday night, into Monday. More than 100 people were evacuated as a precautionary measure in the early hours Some Chard ...

Chard residents and businesses are beginning to pick up the pieces following severe flooding over the weekend. The town suffered heavily at the hands of Storm Herminia and associated downpours ...

The Environment Agency has issued dozens of flood warning in the region, which are still in place. People and businesses living in Somerton, Chard and Ilminster are among those worst affected.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Somerset and Devon for heavy showers and thunderstorms which “may lead to ...

Property flooding is expected at Chard Junction, Axe Farm, Coaxdon and Weycroft Cottages, Mosterton, Clapton, Tytherleigh and Broom, Axminster (Stoneybridge). Flood waters may be deep and fast ...

Nearly £1m will be spent in the coming months on strengthening Chard Reservoir to protect local communities from flooding. Chard Reservoir was originally constructed on the River Isle in 1842 to ...

More than 100 people have been evacuated from their homes after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding in Somerset. Homes in Chard, Ilminster, Somerton, and South Petherton were particularly ...

The main road linking Chard Reservoir to the town centre will be closed for ten weeks over the spring and summer to allow flood prevention work to be carried out. Chard Reservoir was originally ...

Forecasters said about 30mm of rain could fall in just three hours in southern parts of the UK, with up to 50mm over the course of the day.

"Terrifying" flash-flooding has damaged several homes and properties after heavy rainfall on Monday evening. Lilias Ahmeira said "raging" river water up to 4ft (1.2m) high entered her house near ...