(Taunton, January 27, 2026) — Severe flooding has impacted communities in Somerset and Wiltshire, with residents reporting water entering homes and multiple school closures.
Ongoing flooding in Somerset and Wiltshire has led to evacuations, school closures, and disruption for residents.
- Currently, 17 flood warnings are in place for Somerset and eight for Wiltshire.
- Severn Drive in Taunton is flooded, with water entering homes and stranding cars.
- Five schools in Somerset – Hambridge, Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School, Danesfield Church of England School, and Curry Rivel Church of England School – are closed.
Residents in Taunton are facing significant flooding, particularly on Severn Drive, where water has already entered homes, according to reports. Images shared by householders show ankle-deep floodwater and stranded vehicles.
One resident warned that the water level is continuing to rise. Authorities have issued 17 flood warnings for Somerset and eight for Wiltshire, indicating a widespread risk of flooding in the region.
School Closures
The flooding has led to the closure of five schools in Somerset. Hambridge, Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School, Danesfield Church of England School in Taunton, and Curry Rivel Church of England School will remain closed until further notice, disrupting education for students in the affected areas.
“The water is still rising,” one resident reported, highlighting the ongoing and escalating nature of the flooding situation in Taunton.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by unnamed sources and added independent analysis and context.
