Flood Alert Issued for River Frome in Herefordshire
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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, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads from Bromyard to Hereford.
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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, within the West Midlands area. The alert was officially raised at 6:51 PM on March 12, 2026, due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions along the River Frome, specifically stretching from Bromyard to Hereford. Other locations identified as potentially affected include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill. The primary threat is to low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to cause potential flooding throughout the remainder of March 12, 2026. While specific accumulation or depth figures were not provided, the agency indicates that low-lying infrastructure and transport routes are at risk.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of March 12, 2026. A formal update from the Environment Agency is expected by 10:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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