River Wye in Herefordshire

River levels are rising at the Ross-On-Wye river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight Sunday, the 23/02/25. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye. Locations that may be affected include the A438, Byford, Bredwardine and Hereford. Wilton lane may be flooded up to the junction with Fishermans Reach, Ross. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 2.2m to 2.4m on 24/02, Bredwardine 4m to 4.3m on 24/02, Belmont 4m to 4.3m at on 24/02, Old Wye Bridge 3.6m to 3.9m on 24/02, Mordiford 3.9m to 4.2m on 24/02, Ross on Wye 3.5m to 3.8m on 25/02. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 24/02/25, or as the situation changes.