Flood Alert Issued for Tern and Perry Catchments in 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 Tern and River Perry catchments, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Tern and Perry catchments. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels on the River Tern and River Perry.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several regions within the West Midlands, specifically affecting:
- Counties: Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin.
- Specific Locations: Market Drayton, Wem, and Rodington.
- Geographic Scope: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river stretching from Wolverley to Newport.
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 weather reports and water levels as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high across the catchment areas. Flooding is expected to impact low-lying land and roads near the River Tern and River Perry. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels remain elevated.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:21 AM on February 15, 2026. Flooding remains possible throughout the day and over the coming days. 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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