HEAVY rain battered Herefordshire last night, leading to flash flooding as thunderstorms struck.
The Met Office issued an amber alert for thunderstorms in the county, while flooding hit roads including Three Elms Road, Grandstand Road, Holmer Road, Holme Lacy Road, and the Asda Roundabout.
Shoppers reported being evacuated from Asda and Tesco as the rain made its way into the buildings.
This was the scene at the Texaco on Ledbury Road. Picture: Emma Louise Angel Vincent-Winchester
And we're not out of the woods yet, with weather warnings still in place into next week.
Forecasts and warnings pretty good last night.
— Dave Throup (@DaveThroupEA) August 13, 2020
Radar estimated rainfall showing some big, but localised, rainfall totals from intense storms. Backed up by some gauges - 60mm in #hereford City.
Sadly more property flooding reported.
More storms forecast later today. pic.twitter.com/QOBXJdvUgg
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms until August 17.
Related news:
- Flash flooding and lightning in Herefordshire: pictures
- Pictures of lightning over Herefordshire last night
- Camera Club pictures as storm batters county
Forecasters said some places are expected to see further severe thunderstorms today, but there is significant uncertainty as to the location and timing.
The Met Office said today will be predominantly warm, fine and sunny, if slightly hazy morning for most parts.
Some heavy thunderstorms will develop in the south during the afternoon, though many, especially northern parts remain dry.
Thunderstorms will push away into Wales during the evening, leaving behind some bright spells. Cloud gradually thickening overnight but remaining dry.
They are warning there is a chance homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
Lightning in Hereford. Photo: Chris Bridges
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel