Flood Alert Issued for Lower Teme in 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 possible flooding on low-lying land and roads from Ludlow to Bransford through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Teme area within the West Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on February 16, 2026, as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions across Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Specific locations that may be affected include:
- Wyson
- Ludlow
- Tenbury Wells
- Knightwick
Flooding is expected to primarily affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme from Ludlow to Bransford.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take care when near riverbanks and low-lying areas.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and being monitored closely by the Environment Agency. A predicted peak at the Kempsey Yacht Club is expected to reach between 6.1m and 6.2m on the morning of Monday, February 16, 2026.
Timeline
This alert was raised on the morning of February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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