Flood Alert Issued for River Worfe Across Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Worfe, warning of high river levels and potential flooding for low-lying land and roads through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands (Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin)
- 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 (Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Worfe in the West Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to sustained high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin. Specific locations and hazards include:
- Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Crackley Bank to Bridgnorth.
- Other locations that may be affected include Ryton and Burcote.
- Worfield, where water is currently reported to be rising in the drains.
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.
- Take care when traveling near low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river.
- Monitor local conditions and stay prepared for potential changes in water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high, and flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. The Environment Agency has noted that water is specifically rising in the drains at Worfield. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as the river responds to recent conditions.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 15, 2026, at 9:21 AM. Flooding is possible throughout February 15 and over the coming days. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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