A FLOOD warning has been issued for the Diglis area of Worcester.

The Environment Agency issued the warning this afternoon, predicting a peak of between 3.7m and 4.2m on Thursday afternoon affecting Hood Street and Quay Street.

Flood warnings advising residents to take immediate action have also been issued for:

  • The River Avon at Wyre Piddle, Pershore and Wick, expected to peak this afternoon.
  • The River Severn at Court Meadow, Kempsey, Callow End, Apperley and The Leigh, expected to peak on Thursday afternoon.
  • The River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh, expected to peak on Thursday afternoon.

Flood alerts warning of the possibility of flooding have been issued for:

  • The River Severn at Bewdley and Upton.
  • Barbourne Brook in Worcester, which peaked this morning.
  • The Bow and Piddle Brook, which peaked this afternoon.

For full details of flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency click here.