Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire
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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 river levels threaten low-lying land and roads from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
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- Record type
- Flood Advisory
- Affected area
- 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 West Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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