People living along parts of the River Severn in Gloucestershire are being urged to take heed of flood warnings as heavy rain and rising water levels continue.
Red warnings - which mean immediate action is required - remain in place on the River Severn at Severn Ham outside Tewkesbury with levels still rising. The river was set to peak this morning.
No homes are believed to be affected at this time although
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Elsewhere several yellow warnings - which mean 'be prepared' - have been placed on other sections of the Severn, the River Leadon, the Evenlode and the Avon. River levels on the Wye are also high.
Heavy rain which caused traffic problems late into Friday is set to return today and with some areas already saturated further warnings could be issued.
We will bring you the latest on this story and updates from Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas throughout the day.
If you are affected by the flooding please get in touch with our team.
Updates will appear below
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The latest from the Environment Agency
A red warning is still in place on the Severn at Severn Ham
Flooding is expected - immediate action required
River levels have risen at the Mythe Bridge and Upper Pound river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads and farmland is possible today. Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around Severn Ham, Tewkesbury. Predicted Peak at Mythe 3.7 to 3.75 metres this evening, Upper Pound 3.7 to 3.75 metres this evening. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
This information was last updated at 1:00pm Saturday 15 June 2019
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The Severn is at risk throughout its English stretch
In Gloucestershire, Severn Ham is already flooded with levels rising. Elsewhere flooding is expected all the way down through Alney Island.
There is a chance we could see the water rising at Maisemore and the closure of the Hartpury Road. It remains open at this time.
