The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 04:33
River Lugg
River levels are high but steady at the Butts Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is possible. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Leominster Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 18/02/20. 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 2pm on 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 18:38
River Lugg
River levels are peaking at the Butts Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Leominster Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 17/02/20. 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 05:00 on 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:45
River Lugg
River levels have risen at the Butts Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Leominster
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 3 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 17/02/20. 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 18:00 on 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.