Flood Alert Issued for Upper Teme Catchment in Shropshire and Herefordshire
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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 Upper Teme area, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through mid-February.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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