Flood Alert Issued for River Worfe Affecting Shropshire and Staffordshire
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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 Worfe following heavy rainfall, with flooding expected between Crackley Bank and Bridgnorth.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- 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 for the River Worfe (Area ID: 031WAF106) in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 9:08 AM on March 1, 2026, in response to rising river levels following recent heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin. Flooding is currently affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river stretching from Crackley Bank to Bridgnorth. Specific locations cited in the alert include Ryton and Burcote. Additionally, water is reported to be rising in the drains at Worfield.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring local conditions closely as the situation develops and they continue to monitor the river levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent heavy precipitation, and flooding continues to impact the surrounding infrastructure and terrain. Water is specifically noted to be rising in drainage systems in the Worfield area.
Timeline
This alert became effective at 9:08 AM on March 1, 2026. An update is expected to be provided by 10:00 AM on March 2, 2026, or earlier if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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