Flood Warning Info - River Wye at Lydbrook

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River Wye at Lydbrook.

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 15:29

River Wye

River levels are high but falling at the Lydbrook river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Lydbrook peaked at 6.75m on Thursday afternoon 04/01/24. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.81m on Thursday morning 04/01/24. Some showers are forecast on Friday, 05/01/24, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:06

River Wye

River levels are high but falling at the Lydbrook river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Lydbrook peaked at 6.75m on Thursday afternoon 04/01/24. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.81m on Thursday morning 04/01/24. Some showers are forecast on Friday, 05/01/24, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 6pm on Friday 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:45

River Wye

River levels remain high but are now beginning to fall at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Lydbrook peaked at 6.76m on Thursday afternoon 04/01/24. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.81m on Thursday morning 04/01/24. Some showers are forecast on Friday & Saturday, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 11am Friday morning, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:43

River Wye

River levels are rising at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property,roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 6.7m to 6.8m this afternoon, 04/01/24, Ross on Wye 4.7m to 5.0m this afternoon, 04/01/24. No significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities. Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety. This message will be updated by 6pm Thursday, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:04

River Wye

River levels are rising at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property,roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 5.7m to 6m over night tonight, 03/01, Ross on Wye 4.4m to 4.5m Wednesday evening, 03/01/24. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities. Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety. This message will be updated by 10am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 12:22

River Wye

River levels are rising at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property,roads and farmland is expected begin by 2pm and 4pm today, 03/01/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 5.7m to 6m over night tonight 03/01, Ross on Wye 4.3m to 4.5m 03/01. No further signficant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 05/01/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities. Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety. This message will be updated by 7pm on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2023 22:46

River Wye

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2023 06:51

River Wye

Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2023 17:14

River Wye

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 18:46

River Wye

River levels are falling slowly at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.71m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am Wednesday 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:33

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 22/02/22. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 4.5m to 4.7m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7pm on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 03:11

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 22/02/22. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 4.5m to 4.7m Tuesday morning. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2021 15:24

River Wye

River levels have now peaked but remain high at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, the 22/02/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Levels have peaked at Ross on Wye and Lydbrook and are falling slowly. Further light rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 23/02/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2021 07:55

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, the 22/02/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 6.0m to 6.1m on Monday the 22/02/21. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.4m early this morning, the 22/02/21. Further light rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2021 21:51

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 23:30 tonight, 21/02/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 5.0m to 5.5m early Monday morning 22/02, Ross on Wye 4.2m to 4.7m early Monday morning 22/02. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:07

River Wye

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Lydbrook and Ross-On-Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook including the B4234 at Lower Lydbrook and Ferrie lane at Lydbrook. Peaks:- Lydbrook peaked at 6.57m Friday 22/1/2021, Ross on Wye peaked at 4.80m Friday 22/1/21. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 6pm on Saturday, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 17:55

River Wye

River levels are high but steady at the Lydbrook and Ross-On-Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook including the B4234 at Lower Lydbrook and Ferrie lane at Lydbrook. Peaks:- Lydbrook peaked at 6.57m this afternoon Friday 22/1/2021, Ross on Wye peaked at 4.80m this afternoon Friday 22/1/21. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 to 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 18:44

River Wye

River levels are forecast to rise at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected overnight tonight into the morning of the 22/01/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 5.3m to 5.6 overnight tonight, into the morning of the 22/01/21, Ross on Wye 4.5m to 4.7m overnight tonight and into the early hours of the 22/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11:00 on 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2020 17:48

River Wye

River levels are rising at the Ross-On-Wye and Lydbrook river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 4.25m to 4.40m late afternoon Sunday 20/12/20, and Lydbrook 5.2m to 5.6m overnight Sunday 20/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11am on Monday 21/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2020 17:19

River Wye

River levels are rising at the Ross-On-Wye and Lydbrook river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 4.25m to 4.40m late afternoon Sunday 20/12/20, and Lydbrook 5.2m to 5.6m overnight Sunday 20/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11am on Monday 21/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2020 09:37

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross-On-Wye and Lydbrook river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 4.2m to 4.5m, Sunday morning the 20/12/20 and Lydbrook 5.2m to 5.6m early afternoon on 20/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm on Sunday 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 18:44

River Wye

River levels are forecast to rise at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between 08:00 and 11:00 tomorrow morning, 20/12/20. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 4.1m to 4.6m, Sunday morning the 20/12/20 and Lydbrook 5.3m to 5.8m early afternoon on 20/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning the 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 2 Mar 2020 09:04

River Wye

River levels remain high but are falling slowly at the Ross-on-Wye and Lydbrook river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. The Ross-on-Wye river gauge peaked at 4.34m on Sunday evening, 01/03/20. The Lydbrook river gauge peaked at 5.48m on Sunday evening, 01/03/20. The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days. River levels are expected to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm on 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 1 Mar 2020 20:22

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross and Wye and Lydbrook river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, Sunday 01/03/2020. Predicted peak:- Ross on Wye 4.3m to 4.45 m overnight tonight, Sunday 01/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 am on 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 17:01

River Wye

River levels at the Lydbrook and Ross on Wye river gauges have now fallen below the flood warning threshold. However, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may be affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 1am on Friday 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 09:02

River Wye

River levels are high but steady at the Ross on Wye river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 00:04

River Wye

River levels remain high but steady at the Ross on Wye river gauge. Flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Ross on Wye and Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Further heavy rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9 am on Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 17:10

River Wye

River levels on the River Wye remain high but are beginning to fall. Flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Ross on Wye and Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Further heavy rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 1am on Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 10:29

River Wye

River levels remain high but steady at the Ross on Wye river gauge and are now falling at the Lydbrook river gauge. Flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Ross on Wye and Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Scattered showers are expected this morning with further prolonged rainfall forecast this afternoon and overnight 19/02/20. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 01:10

River Wye

River levels remain high but steady at the Ross on Wye river gauge and are starting to fall at the Lydbrook river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 11am on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:08

River Wye

River levels remain high but steady at the Ross on Wye river gauge and are starting to fall at the Lydbrook river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 3am on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:52

River Wye

River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Ross on Wye and Lydbrook river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 6pm on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:12

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is occurring. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Peaks: Ross on Wye is predicted to peak between 4.8m to 5.1m on Monday evening, 17/02/20. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:52

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is occurring. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Peaks: Ross on Wye is predicted to peak between 5m to 5.3m on Monday, 17/02/20. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:31

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook may be affected. Peaks: Ross on Wye is predicted to peak between 5m to 5.3m on Monday, 17/02/20. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes

Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 10:33

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property,roads and farmland is possible from this evening 16/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. Predicted peak at Ross on Wye 4.5m to 5.0m 17/02/20. Further scattered showers are forecast over the forthcoming week. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 19:00, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2019 09:39

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.7m on Monday morning 28/10/19. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. However river levels will remain high over the next few days, falling slowly. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 6pm 29/10/19, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2019 18:18

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.7m during the early hours of Monday 28/10/19. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 10am 29/10/19, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2019 09:28

River Wye

River levels have risen at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Ross on Wye peaked at 4.7m during the early hours of Monday 28/10/19. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 6pm 28/10/19, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2019 20:52

River Wye

River levels are forecast to rise at the river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 5.5m to 5.7m on Monday morning 28/10/19, Ross on Wye 4.6m to 4.7m overnight tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 9am 28/10/19, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2019 12:40

River Wye

River levels are forecast to rise at the Lydbrook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected tomorrow Monday 28/10/19. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Lydbrook. The B4234 at Lower Lydbrook is affected. Predicted peaks:- Lydbrook 5.3m to 5.8m on Monday afternoon 28/10/19, Ross on Wye 4.4m to 4.6m on Monday morning 28/10/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 6pm 27/10/19, or as the situation changes.