Flood Alert Issued for River Frome in Herefordshire as Water Levels Rise
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Frome, warning of potential flooding on roads and low-lying land between Bromyard and Hereford through mid-February.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Herefordshire, West Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Frome in Herefordshire. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels currently affecting the West Midlands region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the geographic area surrounding the River Frome. Impacted locations include:
- Low-lying land and roads along the River Frome from Bromyard to Hereford.
- Bishops Frome
- Yarkhill
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take care when traveling near riverbanks or low-lying areas.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to cause flooding on low-lying land and roadways. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the River Frome and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:36 PM on February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible for the remainder of February 15 and is expected to persist for the next couple of days. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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