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Yarkhill Flooding

Herefordshire • Live river level monitoring on River Frome (Wye)
1 monitoring station
1 river
6 warning areas
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Flood risk in Yarkhill today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 22:01:36 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Yarkhill
Yarkhill
Human settlement in England

Yarkhill is a village in Herefordshire, England located about 9 miles (14 km) from both Hereford and Ledbury.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Yarkhill’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
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

Does it flood near Yarkhill?

Towns and villages near Yarkhill with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

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The watercourse nearest Yarkhill

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Frome, about 10 m from the middle of Yarkhill's gauges. It flows into the River Lugg about 7.5 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 the River Frome nearest the middle of Yarkhill'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.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Yarkhill

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Yarkhill. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Frome in Herefordshire; River Frome at Bishops Frome; River Lugg at Hampton Bishop; River Wye at Hampton Bishop.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Yarkhill. 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 Yarkhill, 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 Yarkhill

Yarkhill gets about 711 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 75 mm; driest March, 49 mm). That is 39% 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), 1.2 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 Yarkhill

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 →

  • 2007-07-20 — Lugg at Hampton Bishop (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — HamptonBishop April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — North of Glebe Farm April 1947 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — South of Stokes Bridge April 1 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — Eggleton to Fillings Bridge Ap (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — D/s of Castle Frome April 1947 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — A4103 to Castle Frome April 1947 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — South of Stokes Bridge April 1 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — Western Beggard April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — PrestonMarsh April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — WithingtonMarsh April 1947 01 (Main river)
  • 1947-04-01 — U/s and d/s of Stokes Bridge A (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 Yarkhill today?

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

Which rivers affect Yarkhill?

Yarkhill has river level monitoring on River Frome (Wye) — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Yarkhill?

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 Yarkhill flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent 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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