Flood Alert Issued for Upper Teme Catchment in Shropshire and Herefordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Upper Teme catchment area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels observed this afternoon.

Affected Areas

The alert covers regions within the West Midlands, specifically across Herefordshire and Shropshire. Impacted waterways include the River Teme, River Onny, and River Corve, along with their tributaries. Specific locations that may be affected include:

• Bishops Castle
• Church Stretton
• Knighton
• Ludlow

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.
• Monitor local water levels and weather conditions closely.
• Stay away from low-lying land and roads adjacent to the mentioned rivers.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads near the River Teme, River Onny, and River Corve. River levels are predicted to peak at Onibury between 1.8m and 2.0m during the morning of February 16, 2026.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 5:46 PM on February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible starting February 15 and may continue for the next few days. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.