Flood Alert Issued for River Frome in Herefordshire Between Bromyard and Hereford

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Frome in Herefordshire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying land and roads along the River Frome, stretching from Bromyard to Hereford. Specific locations identified as potentially at risk include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill within the West Midlands area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

River levels are forecast to rise overnight. This increase in water levels may lead to the flooding of land and roadways adjacent to the River Frome. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as conditions develop.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised on February 27, 2026, at 4:09 PM. Flooding is considered possible starting February 27. A formal update on the situation is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.