Flood Alert Issued for Severn Vyrnwy Confluence in Shropshire and West Midlands

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Severn Vyrnwy confluence. This alert was raised on the morning of Sunday, 22 February 2026, due to rising river levels on the River Severn and River Vyrnwy.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically within the county of Shropshire. Geographic impact extends from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:

• Llanymynech
• Maesbrook
• Melverley
• Pentre

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels continue to rise.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the rivers. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley, and Pentre are already starting to flood.

Predicted river peaks for Sunday, 22 February 2026, are as follows:

• Llanymynech: 3.7m to 4.0m expected this afternoon.
• Cae Howel: 4.0m to 4.5m expected this evening.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 8:10 AM on 22 February 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on 23 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.