Flood alert remains in force on River Wye

A flood alert is in place on the River Wye in Herefordshire.

The Environment Agency says it's because of wintry showers and rain over the weekend.

 At 7:30 am today; Hay-on-Wye Gauge was 1.57 metres and rising. A peak level of between 2.3 and 2.7 metres is expected to occur Monday afternoon. Bredwardine Gauge was 1.66 metres and rising. A peak level of between 4.5 and 5.0 metres is expected to occur Monday evening. Belmont Gauge was 1.63 metres and steady.

A peak level of between 4.5 and 5.0 metres is expected to occur Monday overnight. Old-Wye-Bridge Gauge was 1.40 metres and steady. A peak level of between 4.0 and 4.5 metres is expected to occur Monday overnight. Mordiford Gauge was 1.71 metres and steady. A peak level of between 4.2 and 4.8 metres is expected to occur Tuesday morning. The Hereford flood barriers are not expected to be deployed.

As predicted heavy rain in Wales last night has quickly raised levels on the Wye & Severn. Multiple alerts & warning in place on both sides of border.

Things improving this week as drier, colder conditions become established. pic.twitter.com/xF3lv89oZR

— Dave Throup (@DaveThroupEA) November 27, 2017