A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following heavy rain across mid Wales over recent days.
The Environment Agency update said:
“River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
“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 have risen and are expected to stay high, falling slightly and rising again to similar levels at all gauge locations this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow, 17/02/22. Peaks: Hay-on-Wye 2.64m last night; Bredwardine 4.55m last night; Belmont 4.60m this morning; Hereford 4.14m this morning. Forecast Peaks: Mordiford 4.2 -4.3 this morning.
“Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 2pm on 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.”
