A Flood Alert was issued for River Wye in Gloucestershire in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wye.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wye at Tintern_Abbey_Mill rose 5.03m, peaking at 7.61m, while the River Wye at Belmont climbed 3.06m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Sunday 25 October into Monday 26 October. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads along the River Wye. Predicted peaks:- Ross on Wye 3.0m to 3.3m on 25/10 PM. Currently, river levels are not forecast to exceed the flood alert threshold level at Lydbrook. Additional forecast rainfall on Monday 26/10 may cause river levels to rise again within this area. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 Octobe
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintern_Abbey_Mill | River Wye | +5.03m | 7.61m |
| Belmont | River Wye | +3.06m | 4.16m |
| Old Wye Bridge | River Wye | +2.83m | 3.72m |
| Mordiford | River Wye | +2.73m | 3.68m |
| Ross On Wye | River Wye | +2.49m | 3.04m |
| Lydbrook | River Wye | +2.43m | 3.71m |
| Redbrook River Station | Wye | +2.23m | 3.16m |
| Monmouth River Station | Wye | +1.83m | 2.96m |
| Monnow Gate River Station | Monnow | +0.23m | 2.16m |
| Marstow Mill | Garren Brook | +0.07m | 0.52m |