Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Shropshire. This alert was raised on February 19, 2026, following high river levels caused by recent rainfall in the West Midlands region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions including Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire. Specifically, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations identified as potentially at risk include:

• White Abbey
• Coalbrookdale
• Ironbridge
• Bridgnorth
• Hayes Basin

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
• Stay informed via official Environment Agency updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high in response to recent rainfall. Current observations indicate that the River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey, and the floodplain may be filling at Hayes Basin. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible throughout the day on February 19, 2026.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 8:19 AM on February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.