The Environment Agency has just updated its predicted peak levels for the River Wye this weekend. Flooding is expected but the update does suggest that levels tomorrow may be slightly lower than previously predicted.
From Environment Agency:
River levels are rising again at the Hay-On-Wye gauge as a result of continued heavy rainfall. Levels remain high at the Old Wye Bridge gauge. The risk of flooding remains. 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. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.4 to 3.7m Saturday morning 19/12/20, Bredwardine 5.9 to 6.3m Saturday afternoon, Old Wye Bridge 5.0 to 5.5m Saturday afternoon, Mordiford 5.1 to 5.6m early Sunday morning 20/12/20. Ross on Wye 4.3 to 4.8m Sunday morning. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. The flood barriers in Hereford are being deployed today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on 19/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
