Flood Alert Issued for River Worfe in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Worfe, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads between Crackley Bank and Bridgnorth.
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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 Worfe in the West Midlands. River levels remain high, and flooding is considered possible throughout the day on February 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin. Specific areas at risk 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. Additionally, water is reported to be rising in the drains at Worfield.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local conditions should be monitored closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to impact roads and land near the River Worfe. Specific hazards include rising water in drainage systems in Worfield and potential inundation of low-lying areas between Crackley Bank and Bridgnorth.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:49 AM on February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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