FLOODWATER on county roads could turn to ice, motorists have been warned.
With more sub-zero temperatures expected in Gloucestershire tonight, the county council is urging drivers to take extra care.
Jason Humm, area highways manager, said: "With the freezing temperatures we're expecting, the roads are likely to be icy in places and people need to be extra careful driving around."
Flood levels dropped yesterday.
The Environment Agency said the River Severn at the Mythe, Tewkesbury, had peaked on Monday at 4.52m.
By late yesterday afternoon, it had dropped to 4.30m.
There is still an Environment Agency flood alert at the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester and flood warnings are in in place on the River Severn at: Ashleworth, Sandhurst, Maisemore, Gloucester, Hempsted, Severn Ham, Chaceley and Haw Bridge, Abbots Court (Deerhurst), Apperley and The Leigh. The A417 in Maisemore is still closed in both directions between The Rudge junction and the A40 junction, because of flooding. Many homes and businesses are still surrounded by floods in Gloucestershire. The Boat Inn at Ashleworth Quay has been flooded with three feet of water for a week now. Landlord Ian Lock is having to camp out upstairs whilst awaiting the average 5 feet of water surrounding the pub receding.Communities in badly-hit areas rallied round to help those affected. In Tirley, near Tewkesbury, parish councillor Tim Adey said between 10 and 15 homes had flooded.
He said the parish council, with the help of a farmer and his tractor, had delivered boxes of food and toiletries to those residents needing them most.
The supplies were donated by Morrisons in Tewkesbury and Tim said: "They have been fantastic.
"The community spirit has been brilliant, with everyone helping each other."
A free collection service for flood-damaged goods is being offered by Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Its lead member for clean and green environment, Councillor Jim Mason said: "The effects of flooding can be devastating and we want to make life as easy as possible for our residents who have already had to deal with so much.
"We offered the same service following the floods in 2007 and residents found it useful. If you live in a flood-affected property and have items you wish to dispose of, then please do get in touch with us."
People in Tewkesbury borough should ring 01684 295010 to arrange for an officer to visit them and help arrange the collection.
Borough council officers are also making visits to residents in affected properties to check they are okay, offer advice and see if any assistance is needed.
The authority has provided 4,500 sandbags to help protect vulnerable properties.
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