Flood Alert Issued for River Wye Affecting Herefordshire and Gloucestershire
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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 Wye, warning of rising water levels and potential road closures between Hay on Wye and Ross on Wye.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, 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 and Gloucestershire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Wye in Herefordshire. This level 3 severity alert was raised on February 16, 2026, at 11:14 AM due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers low-lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye. Specific geographic locations and infrastructure affected include:
- Herefordshire and Gloucestershire counties
- The A438 between Letton and Willersey
- Byford, Bredwardine, and Hereford
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid travel: Do not walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Plan for diversions: Road closures and diversions may be in force on the A438.
- Stay informed: Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to impact the region throughout February 16, 2026. Flooding is primarily anticipated on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Wye.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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