MOTORISTS are being warned to be braced for more flash flooding after heavy downpours caused road chaos in the Dursley area yesterday evening, Tuesday.
Several roads were hit by flash flooding in the town with these image showing the extent of the problems.
Tait’s Hill was ‘impassable’ on Tuesday night for traffic said a Gloucestershire County Council spokesperson, with the road reopening on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, a flood alert was issued on Tuesday by the Environment Agency for the River Frome and Cam area.
Although it was removed at 8am on Wednesday, the government agency did warn that further rain was forecast over the next 48 hours and that it would re-issue the flood alert if needed.
Advice was also given to motorists to avoid roads near rivers which may still be flooded.
Speaking on Wednesday morning, an EA spokesperson said: “River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
“We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
“Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
“We continue to monitor the situation.
“Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or local authorities.
“Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
The flood alert covered rivers and streams in the Cam, Dursley and Uley areas as well as other places in the district including Stroud, Stonehouse and Arlingham.
Terry Cook, Stroud district councillor for Dursley, said: “The threat of more heavy downpours and the associated risk of flooding is clearly a worry for local people, so I’m relieved to see flood warnings being downgraded as water levels subside.
“However, the authorities will remain vigilant in response to the changing weather conditions.”
Anyone affected by localised flooding or who wants to find out more about flood warnings in their area should go to stroud.gov.uk/environment/flooding-and-drainage
If there’s an immediate threat to life, people should call the emergency services on 999.
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