Flood Alert Issued for River Wye in 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 high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 17, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Herefordshire and Gloucestershire
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency (West Midlands) has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Wye in Herefordshire. River levels remain high, and flooding is considered possible throughout the day on February 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the geographic region of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. Specific areas at risk include low-lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye. Other locations that may be affected include:
- The A438 between Letton and Willersey
- Byford
- Bredwardine
- Hereford
Road closures and diversions may be in force on the A438 due to rising water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels are expected to peak at Ross on Wye between 3.1m and 3.5m during the afternoon of Tuesday, February 17. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain elevated.
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.
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Monitor local traffic reports for road closures and diversions on the A438.
Timeline
The alert was raised on the morning of February 17, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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