Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Shropshire and Worcestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 high water levels affecting areas from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley on February 15.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Shropshire and Worcestershire, 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 Worcestershire, West Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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