Flood Alert Issued for Severn Vyrnwy Confluence in Shropshire and West Midlands
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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 Severn Vyrnwy confluence, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through February 22.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, Shropshire
- 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.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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