Flood Alert Issued for Lower Teme Across Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a formal flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Teme area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Geographic focus is placed on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme between Ludlow and Bransford. Specific locations cited by officials include:

• Wyson
• Ludlow
• Tenbury Wells
• Knightwick

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be deeper and faster-moving than they appear.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
• Prepare for potential travel disruptions on roads adjacent to the River Teme.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high and are expected to remain elevated. A predicted peak at the Kempsey Yacht Club is estimated to reach between 6.2m and 6.6m on the morning of Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.

Timeline

The alert was raised on the morning of February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout February 15 and over the coming days. Officials intend to provide a status update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.