FLOOD warnings have been issued across the South West following yesterday's heavy rain.
There are two major flood warnings near South Somerset, as well as large areas where cars have been warned of a risk of road flooding.
The environment agency has issued a red flood warning near junction 25 on the M5 in Taunton.
The warning is in place around the River Tone from Bathpool to Ham including Ruishton and Creech St Michael, in particular affecting riverside properties.
A spokesman for the environment agency said: "As a result of the heavy overnight rainfall the levels on the River Tone are rising steadily and are forecast to peak around 7am (March 15).
"Bankfull conditions can be expected from about 5am and there is a risk of flooding to low lying land, roads and properties adjacent to the river."
Another major flood warning is in place around the River Yarty, from Yarcombe to Axminster.
The spokesman added: "Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout early morning (March 15). This is causing the River Yarty to rise.
"Properties and low lying areas are expected to flood. River levels will be at their highest early Thursday morning Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
"Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
"We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes."
A flood risk alert was issued for a number of areas across South Somerset, in particular from Ile Brewers to Ilminster and from Martock down towards Crewkerne.
When the risk alert was issued yesterday, the environment agency spokesman said: "Showery rainfall, potentially heavy at times will affect the local area throughout this evening, March 14) and into the early hours of tomorrow morning.
"With the catchments already saturated this further rainfall will cause all rivers to react.
"Peak levels on the Rivers Isle and Parrett are forecast around 2am tomorrow morning.
"High river levels and bankfull conditions may be experienced throughout the catchment.
"Flooding may affect low lying land and roads at Ashford Mill, Isle Brewers, Fivehead, the Norton sub Hambdon to Stratton road, the A356 and the B3165 at Chiselborough and the B3168 at Ilford Bridges."
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