River Wye breaches its banks in Hereford Home owners in Hereford were forced to evacuate their homes once again in Greyfriars Avenue as the flood water hit. Storm Christoph flooding near Greyfriars Bridge, Hereford. Picture: Sean O'Gallaghan Other properties across Herefordshire, including this one near the Old Bridge, were also damaged as the water rose. Storm Christoph flooding at a house near the Old Wye Bridge, Hereford. Picture: Ella Mentry De Koffie Pot was one of the businesses in Hereford hit as the River Wye rose above its wall and into their premises. RELATED NEWS: Villages cut off by flood water