A number of riverside paths in Hereford are blocked this morning, with the River Wye set to peak shortly in the city.
Levels at Old Bridge are currently at around 4.2 metres, meaning that riverside paths are likely to be blocked in some areas. Pedestrians and cyclists are therefore advised to use alternative routes to access the city centre / workplaces.
The Environment Agency Flood Alert for the River Wye in Herefordshire says:
“River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye, Bredwardine, Belmont and Old Wye Bridge river gauges and forecast to rise at the Mordiford and Ross on Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. 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 2.4m to 2.6m, Bredwardine 4.5m to 4.7m Friday night, Belmont 4.5m to 4.9m, Old Wye Bridge 4.0m to 4.4m Saturday morning, Mordiford 4.3m to 4.7m Saturday afternoon, Ross on Wye 3.7m to 4.1m Saturday night. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.”
Further rainfall is expected across the Welsh Hills and in Herefordshire today, so a further peak is expected on the River Wye tomorrow. Keep updated with Your Herefordshire.
