The risk of flooding in Herefordshire this evening has reduced significantly, with the Environment Agency downgrading the predicted peak levels on the River Wye. The previous update that was issued earlier this morning indicated that the Wye could peak in Hereford at...
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NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Lugg in Herefordshire – MORE DETAILS
A flood alert has been issued on the River Lugg (South of Leominster). The Environment Agency said: “River levels are rising at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect Low...
NEWS | River Wye set to peak at level higher than earlier predicted in Hereford this evening
The River Wye is set to peak at a level slightly higher than was originally predicted in Hereford this evening. Riverside paths are likely to flood from 5pm onwards and the Bishops Meadows could flood for a short time. From the Environment Agency: “River levels have...
NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire following heavy rain
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following heavy rain overnight. The Environment Agency has released the following: "River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding...
NEWS | 73 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 73 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 5,395 since the start of the outbreak. Last Thursday, 87 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | Water rescue crews rescue one person from floodwater at Letton
Water rescue crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue crews were called to a road just off the A438 at Letton overnight, after reports that a vehicle was stuck in floodwater. https://twitter.com/hwfirecontrol/status/1352058077311365120?s=21
FLOODING | Greyfriars and Holme Lacy Road areas of Hereford at risk of flooding as Wye rises
The Environment Agency is warning that properties in the Greyfriars and Holme Lacy Road areas of Hereford are at risk of flooding, with the River Wye expected to continue to rise overnight in the city. Latest update from the Environment Agency: River levels are rising...
FLOOD WARNING | River Wye from Hay to Hereford
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning on the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye and Hereford, with heavy rain continuing to fall in parts of Mid Wales. Further Information: River levels have risen at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of...
FLOOD WARNING | River Wye at Builth Wells and Glasbury
Natural Resources Wales have upgraded the flood alert on the River Wye at both Builth Wells and Glasbury to a flood warning with heavy rain continuing to fall across Mid Wales. More details from Natural Resources Wales: This message will be updated at midday or if the...
FLOODING | River Wye could peak at 5.5 metres in Hereford
The Environment Agency is warning that the River Wye could peak at as high as 5.5 metres in Hereford tomorrow. The latest update issued at 9am says: River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding...
FLOOD WATCH | River Wye in Herefordshire
River levels on the River Wye in Herefordshire continue to rise, with riverside paths in Hereford expected to flood over the coming hours. An update from Environment Agency said: River levels have risen at the Belmont river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall....
NEWS | Flash flooding causes major travel issues in Herefordshire
Flash flooding caused major travel issues in Herefordshire yesterday, with some motorists forced to abandon their cars due to getting stuck in floodwater. Heavy rain spread across Herefordshire with over two inches (50.6mm) falling at Ross-on-Wye, making it the...
FLOOD WARNING | River Frome at Bishops Frome
From Environment Agency: Flooding is expected - immediate action required River levels are forecast to rise at the Bishops Frome river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties off...
FLOODS | Environment Agency updates predicted peak levels on the Wye in Herefordshire
The Environment Agency has issued an update on the flooding situation on the River Wye in Herefordshire. The update says: River levels are high at the Mordiford and Ross on Wye river gauges following persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and...
FLOODS | Environment Agency issues update for River Wye in Herefordshire
The Environment Agency has issued an update on its Flood Alert for the River Wye in Herefordshire. From Environment Agency: River levels are high at the Mordiford and Ross on Wye river gauges following rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads...
FLOODING | Herefordshire braced for further flooding
Herefordshire is being warned to be prepared for further flooding, with heavy rain expected today. The Environment Agency has warned people in Wales and the Midlands to be prepared for flooding as we head towards Christmas. An update on the flood information service...
FLOODING | Riverside paths could be blocked by flooding this evening in Hereford
Riverside paths in Hereford could be blocked by flooding later this afternoon and into the evening, with levels on the River Wye still rising following heavy downpours in Wales yesterday. Levels have peaked at Hay-on-Wye but continue to rise at Bredwardine and...
NEWS | Met Office issues rain warning with flooding possible this Christmas
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain for Herefordshire over the next 48-72 hours, with the risk of flooding as we head towards Christmas Day. The warning says: Spells of heavy rain are expected across southern and central England as well as parts of...
FLOODING | 5am Update – Levels continue to rise on local rivers
Rivers levels are continuing to rise in Herefordshire this morning but there is a little bit of hope. Levels on the River Wye in Hereford are still rising at Hay-on-Wye, Bredwardine, Hereford, Mordiford and Ross-on-Wye and will continue to do so as the morning goes...
FLOODING | Flood Warning in force from Hay-on-Wye to Ross-on-Wye – Including Hereford City
The Environment Agency has placed the whole stretch of the River Wye from Hay-on-Wye to Ross-on-Wye under a Flood Warning, meaning that flooding is expected. Predicted Peak Levels: Hay-on-Wye | 3.4m to 3.7m on Saturday morning. Bredwardine | 5.9m to 6.3m on Saturday...