Flood alert: River Wye in Herefordshire

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High river levels today may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible on Sunday 25 October into Monday 26 October.

Flooding may affect low lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye. Other locations affected may include the A438 between Letton & Willersey, Byford, Bredwardine & Hereford. Road closures & diversions on the A438 may be in force. Hay on Wye peaked Saturday night at 2.39m, Bredwardine peaked Sunday morning at 4.18m, and Belmont peaked Sunday afternoon at 4.15m; river levels are now falling in these gauge locations. Predicted peaks:- Old Wye Bridge 3.7m to 3.8m on 25/10 PM, Mordiford 3.5m to 3.7m on 25/10 PM, and Ross on Wye 3.0m to 3.3m on 25/10 PM. Additional forecast rainfall on Monday 26/10 may cause river levels to rise again within this area.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.