Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Shropshire and Worcestershire Following Heavy Rainfall
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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 as high water levels threaten low-lying land and roads from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Severn in Shropshire. The alert was officially raised at 7:23 AM on February 24, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent heavy rainfall across the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Severn in the West Midlands, specifically impacting the counties of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Specific locations identified as at risk include:
- White Abbey
- Coalbrookdale
- Ironbridge
- Bridgnorth
Officials report that the River Severn is currently bankfull at White Abbey, and the floodplain at Hayes Basin may be filling.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and remain vigilant. The Environment Agency strongly recommends that the public avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Flooding continues at the Buildwas river gauge. The following water level peaks were observed at various gauges on February 23 and overnight into February 24:
- Crew Green: 5.38m on February 23
- Montford: 4.45m on February 23
- Welsh Bridge: 2.37m on February 23
- Buildwas: 3.47m on Monday evening, February 23
- Bridgnorth: 2.73m overnight leading into February 24
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 24, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 25, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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