Flood Alert Issued for River Lugg North of Leominster in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Lugg North of Leominster. This alert was officially raised at 5:29 PM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels in the West Midlands region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Specifically, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Lugg north of Leominster. Key locations identified by the Environment Agency include:

• Yarpole
• Mortimers Cross
• Kingsland
• The B4362 road

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather conditions and river levels.
• Take care when traveling near low-lying land and roads identified in the alert.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected this evening, which may lead to flooding of nearby infrastructure and terrain. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to recent conditions.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026, and flooding remains possible for the next few days. Officials expect to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.