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Bredwardine Flooding

Herefordshire • Live river level monitoring on River Wye
1 monitoring station
1 river
1 warning area
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Flood risk in Bredwardine today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 12:32:17 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bredwardine
Bredwardine
Village in Herefordshire, England

Bredwardine is a village and civil parish in the west of Herefordshire, England.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Bredwardine’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Flood Warning Areas
Recent Flood Events
17 Mar 2026 08:45 Flood Alert
River Lugg south of Leominster
16 Mar 2026 07:12 Flood Alert
River Lugg south of Leominster
15 Mar 2026 09:08 Flood Alert
River Leadon catchment
15 Mar 2026 08:34 Flood Alert
River Lugg south of Leominster
15 Mar 2026 08:23 Flood Alert
River Wye in Herefordshire
14 Mar 2026 09:15 Flood Alert
River Leadon catchment

The watercourse nearest Bredwardine

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Afon Gwy (River Wye), about 20 m from the middle of Bredwardine's gauges. It flows into Afon Hafren (River Severn) about 138 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Afon Gwy (River Wye) nearest the middle of Bredwardine's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Bredwardine

Bredwardine is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Wye, in Herefordshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Wye is monitored by 1 station (Bredwardine). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There is 1 Environment Agency flood warning area within 10km of Bredwardine. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Wye from Hay to Hereford.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Bredwardine. None of the 2 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Bredwardine, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Bredwardine

Bredwardine gets about 895 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 98 mm; driest July, 59 mm). That is 23% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.5 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Bredwardine

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 1947-04-01 — Letton Lakes April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — Letton Lakes April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — Letton Lakes April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — Peterchurch April 1947 01 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Bredwardine today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Bredwardine?

Bredwardine has river level monitoring on River Wye — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bredwardine?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Bredwardine flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 2 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1947. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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