Flooding is affecting a number of routes in Herefordshire this morning, with the River Wye continuing to rise following heavy rain on Wednesday.
The A438 at Letton is currently flooded, with it being only passable with extreme care at present.
Levels are still rising in Hereford but are expected to peak later today. Riverside paths in the city are currently blocked.
The Environment Agency update said:
“River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today 08/12/21.
“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 2.8m to 3.0m overnight tonight, Bredwardine 4.8m to 5.2m Thursday morning, Belmont 4.6m to 5.0m Thursday afternoon, Old Wye Bridge 4.0m to 4.5m Thursday afternoon, Mordiford 4.1m to 4.6m Thursday afternoon.
“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 into the weekend. 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 09:00 on 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.”
