Storm Bert: Roads flooded and schools closed

Storm Bert has been causing chaos with heavy rain and flooding.

Police are warning motorists not to travel unless necessary and not to ignore road closures or drive through flooded roads.

Flood Alerts and Warnings

⚠️ 2 severe flood warnings now in force for the River Monnow at Forge Road, Osbaston and Skenfrith, meaning there is a danger to life.
We urge people to take the warnings seriously,
Listen to the emergency services. Be ready to leave your home if asked.https://t.co/NS8kJZMwXa pic.twitter.com/LUKoHi7V88

— Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales (@NatResWales) November 24, 2024

A number of flooding incidents have been recorded across the local area including the moment a wall collapsed flooding Market Street in Tenbury Wells.

Tenbury Wells Town Council said a rest centre has been opened at the High School.

Road Closures

A number of roads have been closed or impassable due to flooding across Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Worcestershire.

• C1046, Millbrook Way
• A438, Letton
• A44 Steensbridge
• C1195 Madley
• U7016 Watery Lane, Lower Bullingham
• A438 Tarrington
• B4521 Broad Oak
• B4203 Bromyard
• C1268 Holme Lacy Road, Hereford
• U92600 Croft Lane, Kingsland
• A4110 Monkland 
• C1121 Millcroft Road, Bodenham
• U94422 Wyson Lane, Brimfield
• B4214 Staplow
• C1209 Peterchurch
• A49 from A4117 near Ludlow and A4103 Holmer
• Updates on the A49 are available from the Highways Agency X fee
• Teme Bridge Closed to cars and pedestrians.
• A40 at Highnam in Gloucester is closed at A48 junction.
• Church Road in Longhope is impassable.
• Mill Street, Usk
• Maryport Street, Usk
• Rockfield Road, Monmouth. 
• Old Dixton Road, Monmouth. 
• Watery Lane, Monmouth
• A472 Monkswood, Glascoed pub to Glan Yr Afon at Usk.
• Penhow A48 at The Rock and Fountain, Pantygoetre Bridge is Llanvihangel Gobion,
• Trothy Bridge B4293 at Toll House/Portal Road
• Pantygoetre Bridge (B4598), Llanvihangel Gobion
• Hardwick roundabout at Abergavenny on A465/A40 junction
• A4042 between Abergavenny and Pontypool/Cwmbran blocked at Llanellen
• A466 between Whitebrook and Wyesham
• Forge Road, Monmouth
• Osbaston Road, Monmouth
• Wonastow Road to B4233/Dry Bridge Street, Monmouth
• Oak Grove to Monnow Hill – Monmouth, Rockfield
• A466 Chepstow to St Arvans
• B4295 Th Bryn to Hardwick roundabout
• Chepstow Road, Usk
• B4293, Mitchel Troy
• B4521 at Skenfrith
• Trellech Rd at A466 Tintern
• Abernant Rd (between Llantrisant and Newbridge-on-Usk)
• Llanfoist bridge, Merthyr Road, Abergavenny
• Road between Usk and Llanllowell
• A472 at Little Mill
• B4347 Mill Farm, Kentchurch: bridge unsafe to cross. Road closed
• A466 Wyesham to Bigsweir
• A465 Abergavenny to Hereford

Public Transport

• Latest updates from Sargeants 
• Latest updates from Yeomans Travel
• Latest updates from Lugg Valley
• Latest updates from Stagecoach Wales
• Latest updates from First Worcester

School Closures

You can find the latest school closures list here.

Recycling Centres

Monmouthshire County Council has been forced to close the following recycling centres due to Storm Bert.

• Mitchel Troy Recycling Centre
• Five Lanes Recycling Centre, Caerwent
• Llanfoist Recycling Centre
• Monmouth Leisure Centre
• Abergavenny Leisure Centre