Flood Alert Issued for Upper Teme in Herefordshire and Shropshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Upper Teme area in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 11:10 AM on February 17, 2026, due to high river levels following recent weather events.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Herefordshire and Shropshire. Specific locations that may be impacted include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton, and Ludlow. The warning specifically concerns low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny, and River Corve, as well as their various tributaries.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
• Exercise caution as river levels remain high despite a downward trend.

Expected Conditions

While river levels are currently falling, they remain high enough that flooding of land and roads is still possible throughout February 17, 2026. Historical data from the current event shows that Onibury reached an observed peak of 1.79 meters on the afternoon of Sunday, February 15.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect for February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide a formal update by 11:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.