A Flood Alert was issued for River Wye in Herefordshire in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire on 24th 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 5.20m, peaking at 7.61m, while the River Wye at Bredwardine climbed 1.94m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from overnight on Saturday 24 October into Sunday 25 October. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads along the River Wye from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye. Other locations affected may include the A438 between Letton & Willersey, Byford, Bredwardine & Hereford. Road closures & diversions on the A438 may be in force. Predicted peaks:- Hay on Wye 1.8m to 2.1m on 25/10 AM, Bredwardine 3.7m to 4.0m on 25/10 AM, Belmont 3.8 to 4.1m on 25/10 AM, Old Wye Bridge 3.3m to 3.6m on 25/10 AM, Mordiford 3.4m to 3.7m on 25/10
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintern_Abbey_Mill | River Wye | +5.20m | 7.61m |
| Bredwardine | River Wye | +1.94m | 2.80m |
| Belmont | River Wye | +1.62m | 2.40m |
| Old Wye Bridge | River Wye | +1.52m | 2.10m |
| Redbrook River Station | Wye | +1.50m | 2.02m |
| Mordiford | River Wye | +1.38m | 2.17m |
| Ross On Wye | River Wye | +1.35m | 1.64m |
| Lydbrook | River Wye | +1.35m | 2.35m |
| Monmouth River Station | Wye | +1.07m | 1.98m |