Flood alerts have been issued across Herefordshire and Wales following overnight heavy rain.
A flood alert has been issued on the River Arrow in Herefordshire.
The Environment Agency said:
“River levels have risen at the Titley Mill river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 08/12/21.
“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. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
“Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 10/12/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 08/12/21, or as the situation changes.”
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Powys.
Natural Resources Wales said:
“This message will be updated on Floodline and on our website at 1:00 PM. At 8:00 AM, the level at Llandewi was 1.2 metres and rising. The level at Disserth was 0.8 metres and rising. The level at Builth Wells was 2.3 metres and rising. River levels are rising in the Upper Wye and have yet to peak at Builth Wells. The level at Erwood was 1.9 metres and rising. The level at Glasbury was 1.5 metres and rising. The level at Hay on Wye was 1.0 metres and steady.”
