The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the River Lugg – North of Leominster.
Further Information:
River levels are forecast to rise at the Butts Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 19:00 and 22:00 today, the 20/01/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads to the River Lugg north of Leominster. Locations that may be affected include Yarpole, Mortimers Cross, Kingsland and the B4362. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 21/01/21.
