WARNINGS remain is place across Worcestershire as residents hope the worst of this latest spate of flooding has passed.

Despite rainfall overnight, the River Severn has already reached its highest predicted water level.

In the north of the city, flooding peaked at 4.94 metres on Tuesday (November 26) morning.

A spokesperson for Floodline said: "Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. 

"We expect flooding to affect Newport Street, Park View Terrace, The Butts and King Stephen's Mount."

"We expect river levels to stay high for the next few days."

Towards Diglis, the river reached its highest on Monday (November 25) evening at 4.74 metres.

A spokesperson said: "River levels remain high but are now falling at Diglis.

"We expect flooding to affect properties at Quay Street, South Quay, Diglis Avenue and Hood Street."

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In Evesham, the River Avon peaked on Monday at 3.06 metres, with flooding affect roads and properties along the riverside.

Road closures in Worcestershire are also being lifted, with traffic to ease on roads that have seen congestion in so far this week.

While the A4103 in Bransford has reopened after its sudden closure on Monday, Worcestershire County Council is yet to reopen the B4211 Hanley Road, which has led to long diversions for residents living in Upton upon Severn.