THESE spectacular aerial drone photos show the scale of flooding in Worcester with drivers warned they risk death by driving into flood water.
The River Severn burst its banks on Saturday at South Parade as river levels continue to rise with more rain predicted tomorrow.
Drivers have been warned that just 12 inches of flood water can float a family car and have been advised not to take the risk.
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River levels remain 'high' on the river Severn according to the Environment Agency.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Wales tomorrow which can cause river flooding in Worcester.
Dave Harford, a traffic officer and CFR for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said on Twitter: "With many flood warnings in place around the UK, as rivers and ford levels rise quickly, it’s imperative you DO NOT try to cross a flood in your vehicle. Just 12 inches of moving water will float a family size car. Thirty two per cent of flood-related deaths occur in vehicles."
Thanks @dharford79 timely advice for some areas within our region. https://t.co/j7C7gv1K4L
— Road Safety West Mercia (@WMerciaRoads) January 9, 2023
A flood alert for River Severn in Worcestershire is in force with warnings that flooding is possible in these areas. The Severn was at 4.18 metres as of 3.45pm today.
A flood warning is in force for the River Severn at Court Meadow, Kempsey and Callow End. This means flooding is expected in this area and properties are at risk of flooding.
A Flood warning for River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury is also in force which again means flooding is expected and properties are at risk of flooding.
The gauge at Diglis shows river levels above typical levels.
On 09/01/23 at 13:00 the river level was 3.85mASD and above its typical range. pic.twitter.com/ioYq8tLOUo
— Diglis (@riverlevel_0039) January 9, 2023
A flood alert is in force for the River Avon, meaning flooding is possible in Evesham.
On 09/01/23 at 13:00 the river level was 4.18mASD and above its typical range. pic.twitter.com/RBS8d66DZe
— Worcester, Barbourn (@riverlevel_0101) January 9, 2023
Flood barriers have been put up in Bewdley. Flooding is also expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury.
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