Somerset is being warned to expect heavy rain throughout the day. Picture: Met Office

Flooding possible as weather warning for rain issued across much of Somerset

Paul JonesJanuary 15, 20260 Comment0

FLOODING is possible in much of Somerset as heavy rains are set to hit the county today (January 15).

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which runs until 10pm, with “heavy rain falling on saturated ground” that “may lead to some surface water flooding”.

Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall in many areas throughout the day, before clearing through the evening and night.

A forecaster went on: “Accumulations of 10mm – 30mm are expected fairly widely, in some places falling in just a few hours, with the potential for 40mm – 50mm in a few isolated spots, this most likely across parts of southern England.

“Given the saturated ground, this may lead to some surface water flooding.”

They said the rain would be accompanied by “strengthening winds through the afternoon and evening”, with gusts of around 50mph possible.