Motorists are being advised to check before they travel, with fallen trees on many routes across Herefordshire this afternoon.
There was even a tornado warning in force for Herefordshire.
There are a number of road closures in place and flood alerts have been issued, with further rain and strong winds likely to cause disruption across Herefordshire over the coming days.
1.30pm Update
B4367 Shropshire Boundary near Bedstone – Closed due to a fallen tree
C1207 Peterchurch – Closed due to fallen tree
B4352 Stoney Street – Closed due to a fallen tree
U71205 Boat Lane, Glewstone
C1122 Wellington
C1195 Peterchurch
Cogwell Brook Lane in Kimbolton is closed due to a landslip.
Further road closures are expected with flooding likely to cause problems across Herefordshire this weekend. Strong winds could also cause additional hazards.
Three Flood Warnings have been issued on the River Wye following heavy rain in Wales.
They cover Hay-on-Wye to Hereford, as well as North Hereford and South Hereford. A peak of around 5.5 metres is expected on Sunday, which is likely to lead to some properties flooding.
A flood alert is in force on the River Lugg (south of Leominster):
“River levels remain high at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
“We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Lugg south of Leominster from Stoke Prior to Mordiford.
“Other locations that may be affected include Bodenham, Lugwardine and Hampton Bishop.”
A flood alert is in force on the River Frome in Herefordshire:
“River levels are forecast to rise at the Yarkhill river gauge as a result of forecast rainfall this evening.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight into the early hours of tomorrow morning.
“We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Frome from Bromyard to Hereford.
“Other locations that may be affected include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill.”
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire:
“River levels remain high at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 06/12/24.
“We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye.
Other locations that may be affected include the A438, Byford, Bredwardine and Hereford.
“River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.0m to 4.4m Saturday evening, Bredwardine 6.2m to 6.5m Overnight Saturday.”
A flood alert has been issued on the River Leadon in Herefordshire:
“River levels are rising at the Wedderburn Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leadon. Locations that may be affected include Ledbury, Much Marcle, Staunton and Tibberton. Water may be out of bank at Upleadon Court.”
Further information on flood alerts can be found by visiting – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
Storm Darragh will bring periods of heavy rain to south and mid-Wales through Saturday.
20-30 mm of rain will likely fall in 3-6 hours, with totals of 80-90 mm likely by the time rain begins to ease on Saturday evening. Given recent wet weather, coupled with very strong winds from Darragh, impacts on travel and infrastructure are likely.
Warning link – https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2024-12-07&id=8b0f6a38-286a-4908-a63a-05fb2dfef81f
