Flood warnings issued on River Wye in Hereford

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The Environment Agency have issued a series of flood warnings on the River Wye in Hereford.

Warnings are now in force on the Wye at South Hereford, North Hereford and Rotherwas, Hereford to Hay and Hereford to Ross.

River levels are forecast to rise at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.  

Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from tomorrow morning.

Flooding is expected to affect properties and roads in North Hereford including Greyfriars area and Rotherwas, Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. 

Predicted peak:- Old Wye Bridge 5.0m to 5.5m Saturday afternoon.

 

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