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Bromsberrow Flooding

Gloucestershire • Live river level monitoring on Glynch Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
1 warning area
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Flood risk in Bromsberrow today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-28 07:14:49 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bromsberrow
Bromsberrow
Village in Gloucestershire, England

Bromsberrow is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district. The village is close to the meeting point between Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. The nearest town is Ledbury, about four miles north in Herefordshire. In 2011 the parish had a population of 407.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Bromsberrow’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Flood Warning Areas
Recent Flood Events
27 Oct 2026 13:12 Flood Alert
Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
27 Oct 2026 10:49 Flood Alert
Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness
27 Oct 2026 10:44 Flood Alert
Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire
26 Oct 2026 14:53 Flood Alert
Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
26 Oct 2026 12:22 Flood Alert
Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness
26 Oct 2026 11:05 Flood Alert
Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire

The watercourse nearest Bromsberrow

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Glynch Brook, about 10 m from the middle of Bromsberrow's gauges. It flows into the River Leadon about 12 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 Glynch Brook nearest the middle of Bromsberrow'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 Bromsberrow

Bromsberrow is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Glynch Brook, in Gloucestershire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Glynch Brook is monitored by 1 station (Bromsberrow). 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 Bromsberrow. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Leadon and its tributaries.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Bromsberrow. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

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

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Bromsberrow, 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 Bromsberrow

Bromsberrow gets about 698 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 75 mm; driest March, 48 mm). That is 40% 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), 2.0 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 Bromsberrow

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 →

  • 2001-01-01 — January 2nd 1990 River Leadon (Main river)
  • 2001-01-01 — January 2nd 1990 River Leadon (Main river)
  • 2000-10-29 — Lowbands (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2000-10-29 — Lowbands (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2000-10-29 — November 2000 (Lower Severn) (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2000-10-29 — November 2000 (Lower Severn) (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 1990-01-01 — Dymock (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — Dymock (Main river)
  • 1968-07-01 — July 1968 (Lower Severn) (Main river)
  • 1968-07-01 — July 1968 (Lower Severn) (Main river)
  • 1947-03-07 — March-1947 River Severn (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 Bromsberrow today?

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

Which rivers affect Bromsberrow?

Bromsberrow has river level monitoring on Glynch Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bromsberrow?

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 Bromsberrow 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 1968. 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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