Flood Alert Issued for Upper Teme Region in Shropshire and Herefordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Teme area in the West Midlands. This alert was officially raised at 4:26 PM on February 26, 2026, due to forecast high river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Herefordshire and Shropshire. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny, and River Corve, as well as their tributaries. Specific locations that may be affected include:

• Bishops Castle
• Church Stretton
• Knighton
• Ludlow

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels rise.

Expected Conditions

Forecast high river levels overnight are expected to result in possible flooding on February 27, 2026. A predicted peak at the Onibury gauge is estimated to reach between 1.7m and 2.0m during the morning of February 27. Currently, flooding is not forecast at other gauge locations.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately, with the primary threat of flooding occurring on February 27, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.