There are a number of road closures in place and flood alerts have been issued, with further rain and strong winds likely to cause disruption across Herefordshire over the coming days.
The C1122 is closed at Wellington due to flooding.
The C1195 Peterchurch is closed due to flooding.
Cogwell Brook Lane in Kimbolton is closed due to a landslip.
The road between Madley and Bridge Sollars has flooding in parts.
There is standing water on many routes across Herefordshire this morning following heavy downpours overnight.
Further road closures are expected with flooding likely to cause problems across Herefordshire this weekend. Strong winds could also cause additional hazards.
A flood alert is in force on the River Lugg (south of Leominster):
“River levels are falling but remain high at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
“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.”
A flood alert is in force on the River Frome in Herefordshire:
“River levels are forecast to rise at the Yarkhill river gauge as a result of forecast rainfall this evening.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight into the early hours of tomorrow morning.
“We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Frome from Bromyard to Hereford.
“Other locations that may be affected include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill.”
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire:
“River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, Thursday 05/12/24.
“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 2.1m Overnight on the 05/12, Bredwardine 3.6m to 3.8m at 06:00 on 06/12, Belmont 3.6m to 3.8m at 07:00 on 06/12, Old Wye Bridge 3.2m to 3.4m at 07:00 on 06/12, Mordiford 3.6 to 3.8 at 07:00 on 6/12.”
A flood alert has been issued on the River Leadon in Herefordshire:
“River levels are rising at the Wedderburn Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. 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 information on flood alerts can be found by visiting – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for wind across Herefordshire:
“Storm Darragh is likely to cross Ireland late Friday, then parts of England and Wales on Saturday, clearing to the east of England on Saturday night or early Sunday.
“Darragh could bring a period of strong winds to much of the warning area.
“Winds will initially be from a southerly direction, but the strongest winds are likely as the low clears away when northerly or northwesterly winds may quite widely gust to around 40-50 mph inland but locally could gust in excess of 60 mph.
“Around coasts, winds may gust to 60-70 mph, perhaps locally nearer 80 mph.
“The wind may cause disruption to travel, with difficult driving conditions likely.
“The duration of the strongest winds in any one location is likely to be less than 24 hours, but this warning is for a more extended period to cover the passage of the strong winds over the whole country.
“These start in the west on Friday evening, and clear from the east coasts of England and Scotland early on Sunday.”
