Flood Alert Issued for Lower Teme Across Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Teme, warning of high river levels and potential flooding for low-lying land and roads through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, UK
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands, UK.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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