Flood Alert Issued for Severn Vyrnwy Confluence in Shropshire
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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 as river levels remain high, threatening low-lying land and roads in Shropshire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Shropshire, 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 Shropshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency
Effective: February 15, 2026
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Severn Vyrnwy confluence. River levels remain high, and flooding is considered possible throughout today, February 15, and over the coming days.
Affected Areas
According to the Environment Agency, the alert covers the West Midlands area, specifically within the county of Shropshire. Impacted regions include:
- Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn and River Vyrnwy from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury.
- Specific locations including Llanymynech, Maesbrook, and Melverley.
- Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley, and Pentre, which are beginning to flood.
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.
- Stay away from low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain elevated following recent weather. Data indicates that Llanymynech reached a peak level of 3.73 meters on Friday, February 13. Current conditions suggest that flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the rivers is likely to persist.
Timeline
- Alert Raised: 9:38 AM on February 15, 2026.
- Duration: Flooding is possible today and over the coming days.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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