Flood barriers have been put up in Upton-upon-Severn

Flood barriers have gone up in part of Worcestershire after warnings that thawing snow and ice could cause flooding there.

The Environment Agency said there was some localised flooding in Upton-upon-Severn and barriers had been erected.

However, it said there were no reports of any flooded homes.

Officials have issued two flood warnings for the two counties and several roads were shut in Herefordshire because of flooding.

The agency has put a warning in place for the River Severn between Worcester and Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire.

It said it included Upton-upon-Severn and Kempsey.

Monitoring situation

Officials have also warned that the River Wye, from Hay-on-Wye, in Powys, Wales, to Hereford could also flood.

It said it was monitoring the situation carefully.

The Environment Agency said river levels upstream of Shrewsbury on the Severn, and on most tributaries, were now starting to fall.

It said it expected the lower reaches of the Severn to peak on Monday or Tuesday.

Herefordshire Council said several roads, including the A4113 Walford to Leintwardine, A4110 Adforton to Leintwardine, and A4110 Lawtons Cross to Bainstree Cross were shut because of the conditions.

It said others, including the A4111 through Eardisley and the A456 Little Hereford to Brimfield road, were passable but with care.