Flood Alert Issued for River Frome in Herefordshire from Bromyard to Hereford
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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 in Herefordshire, warning of high river levels affecting low-lying land and roads.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Frome in Herefordshire. The alert was officially raised on February 19, 2026, at 8:19 AM following reports of high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically focusing on the River Frome in Herefordshire. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads along the river stretch from Bromyard to Hereford. Other specific locations that may be affected include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed, which may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land. The agency has noted that flooding was possible starting February 18, 2026, and conditions remain hazardous.
Timeline
The alert was issued on the morning of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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