Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Shropshire and Surrounding Counties
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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 River Severn, warning of rising water levels affecting low-lying land from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Shropshire and 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 Shropshire and West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Shropshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on March 13, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Severn in the West Midlands, specifically affecting the counties of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire. Geographic regions at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Specific locations that may be impacted include:
- White Abbey
- Coalbrookdale
- Ironbridge
- Bridgnorth
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather conditions and river levels.
- Stay prepared for potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising. The River Severn is reported to be bankfull at White Abbey, and the floodplain may be filling at Hayes Basin. The Environment Agency has provided the following predicted peaks:
- Crew Green: 5.2m to 5.6m on the afternoon of March 13, 2026.
- Montford: 4.8m to 5m on the afternoon of March 14, 2026.
- Welshbridge: 2.4m to 2.7m on the afternoon of March 14, 2026.
- Buildwas: 3.3m to 3.8m on the morning of March 15, 2026.
Timeline
The alert was raised on March 13, 2026, at 4:25 PM. The situation is being closely monitored by the Environment Agency. An update to this message is expected by 10:00 AM on March 14, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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