Severe flood warnings in place for Gloucestershire
It come at the same time as the Met Office issuing warnings for Storm Eunice
Last updated 18th Feb 2022
There's a severe flooding risk in Gloucestershire today - around the Severn and Wye esturies. It's as Storm Eunice hits, bringing with it a rare red weather warning for parts of the South West.
Five separate severe flood warnings are in place today that include; - Epney on the Severn Estuary - River Severn at Hempsted - River Severn at Minsterworth and Stonebench - River Severn at Sandhurst and Maisemore - Tidal Severan from Elmore to Rodley
Two further flooding alerts have been issued, where flooding is possible; -River Severn in Gloucestershire - Severn Estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness
The Environment Agency in Gloucester have been preparing for a potential coastal surge;
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The advice is to stay home where possible as disruption to travel is expected
Gloucester Fire have issued this guidance