This is an update from the Environment Agency.

Flood Alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire.

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

Be prepared.

River levels are rising at the Mythe Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. 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 3.0m to 3.3m Sunday morning 03/03/24, Haw Bridge 4.0m to 4.3m Sunday morning 03/03/24, Sandhurst 2.9m to 3.2m Sunday morning 03/03/24, Gloucester 2.2m to 2.5m Sunday morning 03/03/24.

Further showers are forecast over the next few hours.

We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.

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 10am on 03/03/24, or as the situation changes.