THIS stunning set of aerial pictures show the extent of flooding in Hereford today (January 4).

Drone shots by Maciej Bajorek, a member of our Herefordshire Drone Photography group, capture areas of the city near the river Wye which have been hit by high water.

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

The river Wye in Hereford peaked on January 3 at 5.18m at the Old Bridge gauge, and is now falling slowly. The river peaked at 5.23m at Mordiford overnight and also now falling, with slower progress in Ross-on-Wye.

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

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Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

There are five flooding warnings in place throughout the county, with river levels remaining high at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue, affecting properties and roads in and around Rotherwas.

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)River levels are falling but remain high at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to affect properties and roads in Hereford including the Greyfriars area.

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)

Hereford Times: Flooding around the Wye in HerefordFlooding around the Wye in Hereford (Image: Maciej Bajorek)