Flood Alerts have been issued on a number of rivers in Herefordshire following heavy rain over the weekend.
RIVER WYE IN HEREFORDSHIRE:
From Environment Agency: River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 21:00 Sunday. 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 1.9m to 2.3m on 14/12 morning, Bredwardine 4.1m to 4.4m on 14/12 morning, Belmont 4.2m to 4.5m on 14/12 morning, Old Wye Bridge 3.6m to 4.0m at noon on 14/12, Mordiford 3.9m to 4.3m on 14/12 afternoon, Ross on Wye 3.0m to 3.4m on 14/12 afternoon. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
RIVER LUGG SOUTH OF LEOMINSTER:
From Environment Agency: River levels are forecast to rise at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight today, 13/12/20 and into Monday. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
RIVER LEADON CATCHMENT:
From Environment Agency: River levels have risen at the Wedderburn Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to begin from 04:00 tomorrow morning, 14/12/20. 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 showers forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 9:00 in the morning on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
RIVER ARROW IN HEREFORDSHIRE:
From Environment Agency: River levels are rising at the Titley Mill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from early Monday morning, 14/12/20. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
UPPER TEME:
From Environment Agency: River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 21:00 today, 13/12/20. 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 1.2m to 1.5m on Monday afternoon 14/12; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m on Monday morning 14/12. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Source/More Details: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings
