River levels are rising at the Mythe Bridge River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 27/01/25. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore.
Predicted peaks: - Mythe 2.6m to 3.0m on Tuesday evening, 28/01/25, Hawbridge 3.6m to 4.0m on Wednesday morning, 29/01/25, Sandhurst 2.5m to 2.9m Wednesday evening, 29/01/25, Gloucester 2.0m to 2.5m Wednesday evening, 29/01/25.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 28/01/25, or as the situation changes.
