Flood Alert Issued for River Worfe Across Shropshire and Staffordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert is in effect for the River Worfe in the West Midlands as high river levels threaten low-lying land and roads between Crackley Bank and Bridgnorth.
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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 Worfe catchment area in the West Midlands. This level 3 alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin. Specifically, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Worfe from Crackley Bank to Bridgnorth. Other locations identified as potentially at risk include Ryton and Burcote.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local residents should monitor the situation closely as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high due to recent heavy rainfall, and flooding continues in the region. Specific reports indicate that water is rising in the drains at Worfield. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:49 AM on March 2, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on March 3, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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