Gloucestershire faces a heightened risk of flooding as a prolonged wet-weather warning remains in effect for over 21 hours starting Monday, December 1. The Environment Agency has issued multiple flood alerts throughout the county, with additional warnings in neighboring Herefordshire.
The Met Office has declared a yellow weather warning for widespread heavy rainfall across much of the UK, extending into Wales where an amber warning signals more severe conditions. This alert, initially set to expire early Tuesday morning, has now been extended until 9pm on December 2.
Significant rainfall is expected to swell rivers and low-lying areas, particularly near Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The Environment Agency has identified vulnerable locations including Apperley, Maisemore, Hempstead, Minsterworth Ham, and Quedgeley. In Tewkesbury, areas such as Severn Ham are forecasted to begin flooding as water levels rise.
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Met Office Chief Forecaster Rebekah Hicks highlights that heavy rain is moving across south Wales and will impact surrounding regions throughout the day. Rainfall totals could reach between 100 to 120mm in high ground areas of south Wales, while hilly zones under the amber warning may see 60 to 80mm. Lower elevations should expect between 20 to 40mm.
Additional flood alerts cover roads and low-lying land adjacent to key rivers such as the Avon—from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury—along with vulnerable points near Offenham, Evesham, Twyning, and on the Eckington Road corridor. Mill Bank Road, stretching from Jubilee Bridge to Fladbury, is also at risk.
Flooding concerns extend along the River Lugg south of Leominster, affecting locations including Stoke Prior, Bodenham, and Hampton Bishop. The River Wye corridor, from Hay on Wye to Ross on Wye, faces potential flooding with travel impacts on the A438 and nearby communities. Finally, the River Arrow vicinity near Michaelchurch and Brierley also remains vulnerable.
Residents and drivers in these areas are advised to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel where possible, and adhere to official guidance as heavy rain continues over the coming days.