Flood Warning Info - River Wye from Hay to Hereford
Area Description
River Wye from Hay to Hereford.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2024 16:39
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Observed peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.58m on Saturday evening, 07/12/24; Bredwardine 6.56m Sunday morning, 08/12/24.
No significant rainfall is due over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 09/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2024 09:56
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Observed peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.58m on Saturday evening, 07/12/24, Bredwardine 6.56m Sunday morning, 08/12/24
Further showers are forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on Sunday 08/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2024 17:15
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge 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 Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.0m to 4.4m Saturday evening, Bredwardine 6.2m to 6.5m Overnight saturday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Sunday 08/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2024 12:28
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge 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 Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.0m to 4.4m Saturday evening, Bredwardine 6.2m to 6.5m Overnight Saturday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 18:00 07/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 16:04
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today, 24/11/24 into Monday 25/11/24. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.9m to 4.2m Sunday afternoon, 24/11, Bredwardine 5.8m to 6.0m Sunday evening, 24/11.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain elevated over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on Monday 25/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 07:58
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 2.9m to 4.2m Sunday afternoon, 24/11, Bredwardine 5.8m to 6.0m Sunday evening, 24/11.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain elevated over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 16:56
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property continues. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 3.67m this morning, Thursday 17/10/24, Bredwardine peaked at 5.83m this morning, Thursday 17/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 18/10/24, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 10:04
River Wye
River levels are now falling at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge but continue to rise at the Bredwardine river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property continues. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 3.67m at 2am on Thursday 17/10/24, Bredwardine 5.7m to 5.9m on Thursday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 17/10/24, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Oct 2024 22:57
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.5m to 3.8m overnight tonight, Bredwardine 5.5m to 5.8m Thursday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 16/10/24, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:40
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Flooding is expected to continue.
Actual peak:- Hay on Wye peaked at 3.91m on Tuesday evening, 02/01/24.
No significant rainfall is forecast. 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm Thursday, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:36
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Flooding is expected to continue.
Actual peak:- Hay on Wye peaked at 3.91m on Tuesday evening, 02/01/24.
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 avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:38
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Flooding is expected to continue.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 3.91m last night, Tuesday 02/01/24.
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 avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:55
River Wye
River levels are continuing to rise at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 might be in force. Flooding is expected to continue.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.8m to 4.2m tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
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 avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:52
River Wye
River levels are continuing to rise at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Flooding is expected to continue.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.5m to 4m tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
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 avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 13:43
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Flooding is expected from 2pm today, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.0 to 3.4m overnight tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
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 avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Tuesday 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2023 09:34
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bredwardine 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 Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:-
Hay on Wye peaked at 3.1m yesterday evening, 27/12/2023
Bredwardine 5.1m to 5.3m overnight tonight, 28/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and be prepared to activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2023 17:08
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected overnight tonight, 27/12/23. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:-
Hay on Wye 3.1m to 3.6m overnight tonight, 27/12/23,
Bredwardine 4.8m to 5.3m overnight tonight, 27/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and we expect river levels to remain high until 30/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and be prepared to activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 10AM tomorrow, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 20:44
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.
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Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 06:59
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 8 Jan 2023 15:12
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Predicted peaks:- Bredwardine peaked at 5.3m this morning, Sunday 08/01. Further heavy showers are forecast today and levels may rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2023 06:08
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Predicted peaks:- Bredwardine 5.2m to 5.4m this morning, 08/01.
Further heavy showers are forecast today.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:33
River Wye
River levels are now falling at the Hay on Wye and Bredwardine river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 4.6m Monday morning 21/02/22, Bredwardine peaked at 6.55m Monday morning 21/02/22. Belmont peaked at 6.08m Monday evening 21/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday evening 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 01:05
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay on Wye and Bredwardine river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 4.6m Monday morning 21/02/22, Bredwardine peaked at 6.55m Monday morning 21/02/22. Belmont peaked at 6.08m Monday evening 21/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 15:48
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay on Wye and Bredwardine river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 4.6m this morning Monday 21/02/22 & Bredwardine peaked at 6.55m this morning Monday 21/02/22
Predicted peaks:- Belmont 5.8 to 6.0m, Monday afternoon 21/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 10:16
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 4.6m this morning 21/02/22, Bredwardine 6.4 to 6.5m Monday morning 21/02/22, Belmont 5.2 to 5.6, Monday afternoon 21/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 02:02
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.0 to 4.4m Monday morning 21/02/22, Bredwardine 6.1 to 6.4m Monday morning 21/02/22, Belmont 5.7 to 6.1m Monday afternoon 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 11am on Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 18:27
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from between 17:00 and 19:00 today, 20/02/22. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.4m to 3.9 overnight tonight, Bredwardine 5.4m to 5.9m from 2am, Belmont 5.4 to 5.9m from 4am on Monday 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 3am tomorrow Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:50
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from between 17:00 and 19:00 today, 20/02/22. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.4m to 3.9 overnight tonight, Bredwardine 5.4m to 5.9m from 2am on Monday 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 3am tomorrow Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 15:21
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from between 17:00 and 19:00 today, 20/02/22. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.4m to 3.9 overnight tonight, Bredwardine 5.4m to 5.9m from 02:00 on 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 7pm Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2021 17:21
River Wye
River levels have risen, and are now starting to fall slowly, at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
No further significant 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 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 10am Monday, 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2021 09:18
River Wye
River levels have risen, and are now starting to fall slowly, at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
No further significant 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 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 6pm this evening, 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 17:06
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today, 20/02/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.5m to 3.7m overnight Saturday, Bredwardine 5.4m to 5.9m overnight Saturday.
Further 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 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 10am on 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 07:56
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected from 09:00 Saturday morning, 20/02/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.2m to 3.7m Saturday afternoon, Bredwardine 5.4m to 5.9m Saturday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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 17:00 on 20/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 09:55
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Bredwardine river gauge with levels continuing to fall at the Hay on Wye river gauge, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Hay on Wye peaked at 4.49m overnight Wednesday, 20/01/21, Bredwardine peaked at 6.62m yesterday, 21/01/21.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 16:58
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Bredwardine river gauge with levels continuing to fall at the Hay on Wye river gauge, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Hay on wye peaked at 4.49 overnight Wednesday, 20/01/21, Predicted peaks at Bredwardine 6.5 to 6.6m, this afternoon Thursday 21/01/21.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:21
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye peaked at 4.49 overnight on Wednesday 20/01/21, Bredwardine 6.4 to 6.5m, this afternoon Thursday 21/01/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 13:12
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected this afternoon, 20/01/20. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3 to 3.5m Wednesday evening 20/01/21, Bredwardine 5.5 to 6m, Thursday 21/01/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 15:28
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peak at Bredwardine 5.3 to 5.5m Saturday evening 19/12/20.
Hay on Wye peaked at 3.25m on Saturday morning 19/12/20,
Further showers are forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 21/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 07:40
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.3m to 3.6m Saturday morning 19/12/20, Bredwardine 5.2m to 5.5m Saturday afternoon 19/12/20.
Further showers are forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 21/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 18:04
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye and Bredwardine river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.4m to 3.7m Saturday morning 19/12/20, Bredwardine 5.9m to 6.3m Saturday afternoon 19/12/20.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight tonight. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 21/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 17:26
River Wye
River levels are now falling at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge & continuing to rise at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Flooding may be affecting properties & roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures & diversions on the main A438, may be in force.
River levels at Hay on Wye gauge peaked at 3.63m at 11:15am this morning, Tuesday, 10/03/20. Predicted peaks:- Bredwardine 5.5m to 5.7m this afternoon, Tuesday, 10/03/20.
Further scattered showers are forecast throughout this week. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:03
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge & river levels are rising at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Flooding may be affecting properties & roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures & diversions on the main A438, may be in force.
River levels at Hay on Wye gauge peaked at 3.63m at 11:30am this morning, Tuesday, 10/03/20. Predicted peaks:- Bredwardine 5.8m to 6.1m this afternoon, Tuesday, 10/03/20.
Further scattered showers are forecast throughout this week. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 6pm on Tuesday, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 08:38
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.5m to 3.7m Tuesday afternoon 10/03/20, Bredwardine 5.8m to 6.1m Tuesday evening 10/03/20.
We expect river levels to remain high until the afternoon of the 11/03/20.
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 by 1:00 pm on 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 05:03
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected from 07:00 this morning, 10/03/20. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 3.6m to 4.1m Tuesday afternoon 10/03/20, Bredwardine 5.8m to 6.3m Tuesday evening 10/03/20.
We expect river levels to remain high until the afternoon of the 11/03/20.
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 by 1:00 pm on 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Mar 2020 07:34
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hay on Wye river gauge and the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 road may be in force.
Peaks: Hay on Wye peaked at 3.18m at midday Saturday 29/02/20, Bredwardine 5.38m Saturday evening, 29/02/20. Further light rainfall is forecast 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on Sunday 01/03/20.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Mar 2020 01:04
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Hay on Wye river gauge and are currently peaking at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 road may be in force.
Peaks: Hay on Wye peaked at 3.18m at midday Saturday 29/02/20, Bredwardine 5.38m Saturday evening, 29/02/20. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. 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 8am on Sunday 01/03/20.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 15:58
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 road may be in force.
Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye 3.3m to 3.5m Saturday evening, Bredwardine 5m to 5.4m Saturday evening. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. 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 1am on Sunday 01/03/20.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 09:12
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this morning, Saturday 29/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 road may be in force.
Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye 3.2m to 3.5m Saturday afternoon, Bredwardine 5.0m to 5.4m Saturday evening. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. 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 5pm on Saturday 29/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 04:30
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. The river levels are beginning to fall on the Hay on Wye river gauges. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland continues. Flooding is likely to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force.
Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye peaked at 3m Monday 24/02/20; Bredwardine 4.9m to 5.1m overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 Tuesday 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 20:38
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from this evening, Monday 24/02/20. Flooding is likely to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye 3.2m to 3.3m this evening 24/02/20, Bredwardine 5.2m to 5.3m Tuesday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 05:00am Tuesday 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 13:43
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bredwardine and Hay on Wye river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible this evening, Monday 24/02/20. Flooding is likely to affect properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including multiple stretches of the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Road closures and diversions on the main A438 may be in force. Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye 3.2m to 3.6m this evening 24/02/20, Bredwardine 5.2m to 5.6m Tuesday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise until Tuesday morning.
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 21:00 Monday 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 19:32
River Wye
River levels have peaked but remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. River levels have fallen at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Peaks, River levels at Hay on Wye gauge peaked at 5.06m Sunday afternoon, Bredwardine peaked this morning Monday 17/02/20 (gauge failed). We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00 Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 13:09
River Wye
River levels have peaked but remain high at the Bredwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Peaks, River levels at Hay on Wye gauge peaked at 5.06m Sunday afternoon, Bredwardine peaked this morning Monday 17/02/20 (gauge failed).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 7pm Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 03:33
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks:, Bredwardine 6.7 to 6.8m currently peaking
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12pm Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:31
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye 5m to 5.1m Sunday evening, Bredwardine 6.7m to 6.8m Sunday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4am Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:59
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye.
Predicted peaks: Hay on Wye 4.6m to 5m Sunday evening, Bredwardine 6.1m to 6.5m Sunday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:57
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hay-On-Wye river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is forecast to begin from midnight Saturday, 15/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in and around Hay and Hereford areas including the A438 between Letton and Willersley and Whitney on Wye. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 4.1m to 4.5m Sunday morning, 16/02/20, Bredwardine 6.3m to 6.5m Sunday evening, 16/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until Sunday evening, 16/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am Sunday morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.