A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Avon- and Evesham could be impacted. 

River levels are rising at the Evesham river gauge because of further rainfall.

This comes as a yellow weather warning for rain has been issued in Evesham. 

A statement put out on the Gov.uk website has said the flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 5am and 10am this morning (Thursday, September 26).

It is expected flooding will impact low lying land and roads adjacent the River Avon from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury, with Offenham, Evesham, Twyning and the Eckington Road also likely impacted.

Further rainfall is forecast over the next two days which may keep levels high into the weekend.

A government spokesperson said: We are closely monitoring the situation.

"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded."

The next flooding update is expected at 9am.