Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Shropshire and Worcestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Shropshire. High river levels are expected to cause flooding on February 15, 2026. The alert was officially raised at 9:53 AM local time.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Specific counties affected include Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire.

Key locations identified as being at risk include:

• White Abbey
• Coalbrookdale
• Ironbridge
• Bridgnorth

The Environment Agency reports that the river is currently bankfull at White Abbey, and the floodplain may be filling at Hayes Basin.

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 conditions closely as river levels remain high.
• Stay informed via official Environment Agency updates.

Expected Conditions

Recent observed peaks include 5.51m at Crew Green and 4.57m at Montford on Saturday, February 14. Current predictions indicate the following peaks for Sunday, February 15:

• Buildwas: 3.8m to 4.1m during the morning hours.
• Bridgnorth: 3.2m to 3.5m during the afternoon hours.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.