Heavy rain has caused difficult driving conditions on many routes in Herefordshire and South Wales overnight.
The Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain across a large area of South and Mid Wales, with an amber warning across some parts. This has now come to an end with just some showers likely through Monday.
There are currently difficult driving conditions on many routes, including the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny, where there is a lot of standing water in some places.
There are also reports of flooding near Sarnesfield Church on the A4112.
We’ve also received reports of standing water on the A438 between Hereford and Brecon and the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Conditions are likely to remain difficult into this morning, but the situation should improve in most areas throughout today.
Latest Flood Alerts:
River Wye in Herefordshire
“River levels are rising at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight Sunday, the 23/02/25.
“We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye.
“Locations that may be affected include the A438, Byford, Bredwardine and Hereford. Wilton lane may be flooded up to the junction with Fishermans Reach, Ross. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 2.2m to 2.4m on 24/02, Bredwardine 4m to 4.3m on 24/02, Belmont 4m to 4.3m at on 24/02, Old Wye Bridge 3.6m to 3.9m on 24/02, Mordiford 3.9m to 4.2m on 24/02, Ross on Wye 3.5m to 3.8m on 25/02.
“We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
“Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
“This message will be updated by 10:00 on 24/02/25, or as the situation changes.”
Upper Teme
“River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin overnight tonight the 23/02/25. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
“Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1m to 1.3m 24/02/25; Onibury 1.8m to 2m tonight, the 23/02/25.
“We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, the 26/02/25.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
“Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
River Leadon Catchment
“River levels are forecast to rise at the Wedderburn Bridge river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight 23/02/2025. 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 rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 24/02/2025.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
“Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
River Lugg – south of Leominster
“River levels are rising at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between overnight Sunday into early Monday morning, the 24/02/25.
“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.
“We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
“Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
River Arrow in Herefordshire
“River levels are rising at the Titley Mill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected overnight Sunday, the 23/02/25. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Arrow from Michaelchurch to Brierley. Other areas that may be affected include Kington, Staunton and Eardisland.
“We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday the 24/02/25.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
“Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
For more information on Flood Warnings, please visit – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
Weather forecast from the Met Office:
Today:
Fairly cloudy at first with scattered showers, possibly heavy, until mid-morning. Thereafter, increasing amounts of sunshine and a reducing risk of any showers. A little breezy at times but feeling mild in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
A dry start this evening but scattered heavy showers arriving later. Turning drier overnight and becoming chilly with a rural frost possible by the morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Tuesday:
A sunny start for many, but turning cloudier with a few well scattered showers developing. The westerly wind will be breezy in places. Not feeling quite as mild. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Breezy on Wednesday with showery rain, perhaps locally heavy. Drier to end the week with some sunshine at times. Temperatures near to average with a chance of overnight frosts.
