Photos reveal true extent of flooding hitting Somerset at the moment
Roads across the county have been shut as a result
Flooding in Creech Saint Michael (Image: Taunton and south west flood and travel page)
Photos have emerged showing the extent of the flooding across Somerset in the last 24 hours.
Photos from the Taunton and south west flood and travel page show parts of the village Creech St Michael, near Taunton, being badly affected by the heavy rain.
The photos show flooded roads and vehicles trying to drive through the high water and fire crews trying to manage the situation.
Wayne Martin Perrott said lots of roads in small villages near Taunton were flooded last night and this morning.
He added that the A38 between Wellington to Taunton floods 'every time'.
"Every time we have bad weather it will flood," he said.
"I see it flood at least six times in the three years I have been driving.
"In and around Taunton, most of the roads were closed due to flooding and a lot of small villages in the area did the same."
According to the Government's Flood Information Service (FIS) page, there are five flood warnings in force for parts of the county.
For these areas the FIS says 'immediate action' is required.
The A38 between Taunton & Wellington on December 19 (Image: Taunton and south west flood and travel page)
The Met Office has issued three straight days of weather warnings for the South West.
On Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue's website, it reads: "Please can we reiterate that nobody travels unless absolutely necessary during this period of heavy flooding.
"We have received an extremely high volume of calls relating to vehicles stuck in flood water, many of which could have been easily preventable. DO NOT drive through flood water."
The FIS says river levels have risen across Somerset and Travel Somerset says to be prepared to encounter flooding when travelling.
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