Flood Alert Info - River Severn in Shropshire
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River Severn in Shropshire.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2024 08:28
River Severn
River levels remain high but are falling steadily at the Buildwas river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Buildwas peaked at 5.1m at 2:15 pm on 19/10/24, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.4m at 7pm on 19/10/24.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 23/10/24. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking the condition of defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, 22/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 15:42
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m a 4:30pm on 17/10/24, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 10am on 18/10/24, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m at 9:45pm on the 18/10/24; Buildwas peaked at 5.1m at 2:15 pm on 19/10/24, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.4m at 7pm on 19/10/24.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 22/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 09:14
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m a 4:30pm on 17/10/24, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 10am on 18/10/24, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m at 9:45pm on the 18/10/24; Buildwas peaked at 5.1m at 2:15 pm on 19/10/24, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.4m at 7pm on 19/10/24.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, 21/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 15:42
River Severn
River levels have now peaked and are falling slowly at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.26m a 4:30pm on 17/10/24, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 10am on 18/10/24, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m at 9:45pm on the 18/10/24; Buildwas peaked at 5.1m at 2:15 pm on 19/10/24, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.4m at 7pm on 19/10/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 21/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 08:15
River Severn
River levels have now peaked and are falling slowly at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Actual Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.26m a 4:30pm on 17/10/24, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 10am on 18/10/24, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m at 9:45pm on the 18/10/24; Buildwas peaked at 5.1m at 2:15 pm on 19/10/24, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.4m at 7pm on 19/10/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, Sunday 20/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 16:33
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.26m a 4:30pm on 17/10/24, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 10am on 18/10/24, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m at 9:45pm on the 18/10/24; Buildwas is predicted to peak between 5 and 5.2m on Saturday evening, Bridgnorth 4.3 to 4.5m on Saturday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 20/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 09:56
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.26m a 4:30pm on 17/10/24, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 10am on 18/10/24, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m at 9:45pm on the 18/10/24; Buildwas 5.2 to 5.5m on Saturday afternoon, Bridgnorth 4.4 to 4.7m on Saturday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 19/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 16:57
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.25m on Thursday evening, 17/10/2024, Montford peaked at 5.81m at 9:30am Friday morning, 18/10/2024, Welshbridge 3.4m to 4.6m Friday evening, 18/10/2024, Buildwas 4.7m to 5.0m Saturday morning, 19/10/2024, Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.4m Saturday, 19/10/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 19/10/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 09:47
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green peaked at 6.25m at 6pm on Thursday evening, 17/10/24.
Montford 5.7m to 5.9m Friday,18/10/2024, Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.6m Friday, 18/10/2024, Buildwas 4.8m to 5.2m Saturday, 19/10/2024, Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.3m Saturday, 19/10/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon 18/10/24. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 18/10/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 16:39
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1m to 6.3m Friday, 18/10/2024, Montford 5.7m to 6.2m Friday,18/10/2024, Welshbridge 3.4m to 4.10m Friday, 18/10/2024, Buildwas 5.1m to 5.6m Saturday, 19/10/2024, Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.6m Saturday, 19/10/2024.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 18/10/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 15:55
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight today, 01/10/24 and into tomorrow morning, 02/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m on Wednesday morning 02/10/24 at 00:30.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to fall from tomorrow morning, 02/10/24. Flood alert conditions are not expected at other gauge locations. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation closely.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 14:28
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight today, 01/10/24 and into tomorrow morning, 02/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m 02/10 at 00:30.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to fall from tomorrow morning, 02/10/24. Flood alert conditions are not expected at other gauge locations. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation closely.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 08:14
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.7m to 4.9m on Thursday evening, Montford peaked at 4.6m 10/04/24, Welsh Bridge peaked at 2.5m 09/04/24, Buildwas peaked at 3.7m 10/04/24 , Bridgnorth peaked at 3m 10/04/24 . Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 08:25
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.3 to 5.6m on Thursday evening, Montford 4.5 to 4.8m on Friday morning, Welsh Bridge 2.4 to 2.6m on Wednesday evening, Buildwas 3.7 to 3.8m on Thursday morning, Bridgnorth 2.9 to 3.1m on Thursday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 11/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 08:56
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green and Buildwas river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding continues. River levels continue to rise at all other gauged locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7 to 5.9m on Wednesday evening, Montford 5.2 to 5.4m on Wednesday evening, Welsh Bridge 2.9 to 3.1m on Thursday morning, Buildwas 4.1 to 4.3m on Thursday evening, Bridgnorth 3.3 to 3.5m on Thursday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 09:01
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green is forecast to peak at 5.5 to 5.7m on Monday morning, Montford is forecast to peak at 4.7 to 5.0m on Monday evening, Welsh Bridge is forecast to peak at 2.4 to 2.7m on Tuesday morning, Buildwas is forecast to peak at 3.8 to 4.1m on Tuesday evening, Bridgnorth is forecast to peak at 3.2 to 3.4m on Tuesday evening
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 07:31
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. We are still awaiting predicted peak values and will update these as soon as they are received.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 08/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 08:12
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 4.83m on Friday morning 29/03/24, Montford peaked at 4.08m on Friday morning 29/03/24, Welshbridge peaked at 2.26m Friday morning 29/03/24, Buildwas peaked at 3.74m Friday afternoon 29/03/24, Bridgnorth peaked at 2.97m Friday night 29/03/24.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 31/03/24. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 31/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 16:05
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 4.83m on Friday morning 29/03/24, Montford peaked at 4.08m on Friday morning 29/03/24 & Welshbridge peaked at 2.26m Friday morning 29/03/24.
Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 3.6m to 3.7m Friday afternoon 29/03/24,
Bridgnorth 3.0m to 3.2m Saturday morning 30/03/24.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 31/03/24. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 08:29
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 4.83m on 29/03/24,
Predicted Peaks:- Montford 4.0m to 4.1m Friday morning 29/03/24,
Welshbridge 2.2m to 2.3m Friday morning 29/03/24,
Buildwas 3.6m to 3.7m Friday afternoon 29/03/24,
Bridgnorth 3.0m to 3.2m Saturday morning 30/03/24.
Further showers are forecast today 29/03/24. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 31/03/24. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 20:24
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 23:00 today 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.7m to 4.9m 29/03/24, Montford 3.8m to 4.1m 29/03/24, Welshbridge 2.1m to 2.4m 29/03/24, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.7m 29/03/24, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.4m 30/03/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 31/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 08:42
River Severn
River levels on the River Severn have peaked and are falling slowly. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:
Crew Green at 5.84m, Friday 23/02/24
Montford at 5.34m, Friday 23/02/24
Welshbridge at 2.92, Saturday 24/02/24.
Buildwas, 4.41m, Saturday 24/02/24;
Bridgnorth, 3.64m, Saturday 24/02/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 27/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 08:32
River Severn
River levels on the River Severn have peaked and are falling slowly. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:
Crew Green at 5.84m, Friday 23/02/24
Montford at 5.34m, Friday 23/02/24
Welshbridge at 2.92, Saturday 24/02/24.
Buildwas, 4.41m, Saturday 24/02/24;
Bridgnorth, 3.64m, Saturday 24/02/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 26/02/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 08:04
River Severn
River levels remain high along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
The river peaked at the following locations yesterday, Friday 23/02/24:
Crew Green at 5.84m;
Montford at 5.34m;
Predicted Peaks:-
Welshbridge at 2.9 to 3.0m, this morning, Saturday 24/02/24.
Buildwas, 4.3 to 4.5m, this afternoon, Saturday 24/02/24;
and Bridgnorth, 3.5 to 3.8m, this evening, Saturday 24/02/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 25/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:54
River Severn
River levels remain high along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
The river peaked at Crew Green at 5.84m early this afternoon, Friday 23/02/24.
Predicted Peaks:-
Montford, 5.2 to 5.3m, this afternoon, Friday 23/02/24;
Welshbridge, 2.7 to 2.9m overnight tonight, Friday 23/02/24;
Buildwas, 4.2 to 4.4m, on Saturday morning, 24/02/24;
and Bridgnorth, 3.3 to 3.6m, on Saturday afternoon 24/02/24;
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:31
River Severn
River levels are rising along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green, 5.8 to 5.9m on Friday morning; Montford, 5.1 to 5.4m, on Friday afternoon, 23/02/24
Welshbridge, 2.9 to 3.2m overnight Friday 23/02/24;
Buildwas, 4.1 to 4.4m, and Bridgnorth, 3.2 to 3.6m, on Saturday afternoon 24/02/24;
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:56
River Severn
River levels are rising along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green, 5.7m to 6.0m, and Montford, 5.4m to 5.7m, on Friday morning, 23/02/24;
Welshbridge, 3.0m to 3.4m overnight Saturday afternoon 24/02/24;
Buildwas, 4.5m to 5.0m, and Bridgnorth, 4.0m to 4.3m, on Sunday 25/02/24;
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 08:45
River Severn
River levels are rising along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green, 5.8m to 6.0m, and Montford, 5.4m to 5.7m, on Friday afternoon, 23/02;
Welshbridge, 3.0m to 3.5m overnight Saturday into Sunday 25/02;
Buildwas, 4.5m to 5.0m, and Bridgnorth, 4.0m to 4.3m, on Sunday afternoon 25/02;
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 08:49
River Severn
River levels are currently falling however forecast to rise again and remain high as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Floodplain may start to flood at Hayes Basin.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours from that forecast. Updates will be issued at least every twenty-four hours.
This message will be updated on Thursday 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 08:59
River Severn
River levels are rising along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Floodplain may start to flood at Hayes Basin.
Further rain is expected over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours from that forecast. Updates will be issued at least every twenty-four hours.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 07:48
River Severn
River levels are rising along the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Floodplain may start to flood at Hayes Basin.
Further rain is expected over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours from that forecast. Updates will be issued at least every twenty-four hours.
This message will be updated on Tuesday 20/02/24.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 18:10
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, Sunday 18/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours from that forecast. Updates will be issued at least every twenty-four hours.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 13:51
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this afternoon, Sunday 18/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours from that forecast. Updates will be issued at least every twenty-four hours.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 07:09
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Buildwas river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.99m on Friday evening 09/02/24 ; Montford peaked at 5.44m on Saturday afternoon 10/12/24; Welsh Bridge peaked at 3.02m overnight on Saturday 10/12/24; Buildwas peaked at 4.46m on Sunday afternoon 11/02/24; Bridgnorth peaked at 3.65m on Sunday evening 11/02/24.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on 13/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 15:47
River Severn
River levels are now beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.99m on Friday evening; Montford peaked at 5.44m on Saturday afternoon; Welsh Bridge peaked Saturday at 3.02m overnight on Saturday.
Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas, 4.4m to 4.5m on Sunday afternoon, 11/02/24; Bridgnorth, 3.5m to 3.6m on Sunday evening, 11/02/24.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on 12/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:03
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.99m on Friday evening; Montford peaked at 5.44m on Saturday afternoon; Welsh Bridge peaked Saturday at 3.02m overnight on Saturday.
Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas, 4.4m to 4.6m on Sunday afternoon, 11/02/24; Bridgnorth, 3.5m to 3.6m on Sunday evening, 11/02/24.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 22:24
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks:-
Crew Green peaked at 5.99m on Friday evening; Montford peaked at 5.44m on Saturday afternoon.
Predicted Peaks:-
Welshbridge, 3.0m to 3.2m on Saturday evening, 10/02/24; Buildwas, 4.2m to 4.5m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24; Bridgnorth, 3.4m to 3.6m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00am on 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 16:10
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Crew Green river gauge peaked at 5.99m Friday evening. Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.4m to 5.45m currently peaking Saturday afternoon, 10/02/24, Welshbridge 2.9m to 3.2m on Saturday evening , 10/02/24, Buildwas 4.2m to 4.5m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24, Bridgnorth 3.4m to 3.6m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6 pm on 10/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:19
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green river gauge peaked at 5.99m Friday evening. Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.4m to 5.6m on Saturday morning, 10/02/24, Welshbridge 2.9m to 3.2m on Saturday evening , 10/02/24, Buildwas 4.2m to 4.5m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24, Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.6m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24.
No further rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6 pm on 10/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 16:33
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 5.9m Friday evening, 09/02/24, Montford 4.8m to 5.2m on Saturday morning, 10/02/24, Welshbridge 2.6m to 3.1m on Saturday evening , 10/02/24, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.3m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24, Bridgnorth 3.0m to 3.5m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11 am on 10/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:45
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 5.9m Friday evening, 09/02/24, Montford 4.8m to 5.2m on Saturday morning, 10/02/24, Welshbridge 2.6m to 3.1m on Saturday evening , 10/02/24, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.3m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24, Bridgnorth 3.0m to 3.5m on Sunday morning, 11/02/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6 pm today, 09/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 13:10
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this afternoon, 08/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 6.0m on 10/02/24, Montford 5.3m to 5.8m on 10/02/24, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.2m on 11/02/24, Buildwas 4.1m to 4.6m on 11/02/24, Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.8m on 11/02/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10 am tomorrow, 09/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2024 09:53
River Severn
River levels are falling but remain high at the Montford, Welshbridge, and Crew Green river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, and the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.89m on Wednesday afternoon 24/01/2024. Montford peaked at 5.11m Thursday morning 25/01/2024. Welshbridge peaked at 2.66m on Thursday afternoon 25/01/2024. Buildwas peaked at 3.69m on Friday morning 26/01/2024. Bridgnorth peaked at 2.77m on Friday morning 26/01/2024.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday, 28/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 14:56
River Severn
River levels are falling but remain high at Montford, Welshbridge, and Crew Green river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, and the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.89m on Wednesday afternoon 24/01/2024. Montford peaked at 5.11m Thursday morning 25/01/2024. Welshbridge peaked at 2.66m on Thursday afternoon 25/01/2024. Buildwas peaked at 3.69m on Friday morning 26/01/2024. Bridgnorth peaked at 2.77m on Friday morning 26/01/2024.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday, 27/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 09:43
River Severn
River levels are falling but remain high at Montford, Welshbridge, and Crew Green river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, and the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.89m on Wednesday afternoon 24/01/2024. Montford peaked at 5.11m Thursday morning 25/01/2024. Welshbridge peaked at 2.66m on Thursday afternoon 25/01/2024. Buildwas peaked at 3.69m on Friday morning 26/01/2024. Bridgnorth peaked at 2.77m on Friday morning 26/01/2024.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday, 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 16:02
River Severn
River levels have peaked at Montford, are rising at the Welshbridge river gauge, and falling at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, and the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.89m on Wednesday afternoon 24/01/2024. Montford peaked at 5.11m Thursday morning 25/01/2024.
Predicted peaks:- Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.0m Thursday evening 25/01/2024, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.0m Friday morning 26/01/2024, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 2.8m Friday morning 26/01/2024.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday, 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 09:12
River Severn
River levels are rising at Montford and Welshbridge river gauges, and falling at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, and the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.89m on Wednesday afternoon 24/01/2024.
Predicted peaks:- Montford 5.1m to 5.2m Thursday morning 25/01/2024, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.0m Thursday evening 25/01/2024, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.0m Thursday morning 25/01/2024, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 2.8m Friday morning 26/01/2024.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday, 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 16:51
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Montford and Welshbridge river gauges, and peaking at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, and the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.89m on Wednesday afternoon 24/01/2024.
Predicted peaks:- Montford 5.0m to 5.4m Wednesday overnight 24/01/2024, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.2m Thursday morning 25/01/2024, Buildwas 4.0m to 4.4m Thursday overnight 25/01/2024, Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.8m Friday morning 26/01/2024.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday, 25/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 08:25
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford & Welshbridge river gauges, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury & the flood plain at Hayes basin. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey .
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 6.2m Wednesday afternoon 24/01/24, Montford 5.1m to 5.6m Wednesday overnight , Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.3m Thursday morning, Buildwas 4.1m to 4.5m Thursday overnight, Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.8m Friday morning.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday 24/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 17:00
River Severn
River levels remain high but are falling slowly at the Crew Green river gauge and levels are currently steady at the Welsh Bridge river gauge, but river levels are expected to rise again as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.3m Wednesday afternoon 24/01/24, Montford 5.5m to 5.9m Wednesday overnight , Welshbridge 3.2m to 3.7m Thursday morning, Buildwas 4.4m to 4.9m Thursday overnight, Bridgnorth 3.4m to 3.9m Friday morning.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 24/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 09:27
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green river gauge. However due to more rain we expect further rises. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 23/01/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.2m Wednesday afternoon 24/01/24, Montford 5.4m to 5.8m Wednesday overnight , Welshbridge 3.1m to 3.5m Thursday morning, Buildwas 4.1m to 4.6m Thursday evening, Bridgnorth 3.4m to 3.9m Friday morning. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 23/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 14:45
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of Storm Isha. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is possible today, 22/01/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.7m this evening 22/01/24, Montford 4.7m to 5.2m overnight tonight, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.7m tomorrow afternoon 23/01/24, Buildwas 3.0m to 3.5m , Bridgnorth 2.5m to 3.0m. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 23/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 15:50
River Severn
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall on the River Severn following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24. Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24 and Bridgnorth peaked at 4.90m Friday morning, 05/01/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm, Tuesday 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:52
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling at all river gauges on the River Severn following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24. Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24 and Bridgnorth peaked at 4.90m Friday morning, 05/01/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm tomorrow 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 15:10
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Severn following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24. Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24 and Bridgnorth peaked at 4.90m Friday morning, 05/01/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm tomorrow 07/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:50
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Severn following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24. Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24 and Bridgnorth peaked at 4.90m Friday morning, 05/01/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 15:47
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24. Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
Bridgnorth peaked at 4.9m this morning, 05/01/24.
Some heavy showers are forecast today, 05/01/24, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:01
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24. Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
Bridgnorth is currently peaking at 4.9m this morning, 05/01/24.
Some heavy showers are forecast today, 05/01/24, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Friday 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:40
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 6.47m & Montford peaked at 6.58m on Wednesday, 03/01/24. Welshbridge peaked at 4.69m on Thursday morning, 04/01/24,
Predicted peaks:
Buildwas 6.3m to 6.4m Thursday evening, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.9m to 5.1m on Friday morning, 05/01/24.
Some showers are forecast on Friday & Saturday, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Friday 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:28
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual Peaks: Crew Green 6.47m and Montford 6.58m both peaked on Wednesday, 03/01/24.
Predicted peaks:
Welshbridge 4.6m to 4.7m Thursday morning, 04/01/24,
Buildwas 6.1m to 6.3m Thursday evening, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.9m to 5.2m on Friday morning, 04/01/24.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Thursday 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:06
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Predicted peaks: Crew Green 6.4m to 6.5m Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24,
Montford 6.6m to 6.8m Wednesday evening, 03/01/24,
Welshbridge 4.7m to 5.0m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24,
Buildwas 6.0m to 6.5m Thursday evening, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.7m to 5.0m on Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
More rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:37
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Predicted peaks:
Crew Green 6.5m to 6.6m Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24
Montford 6.2m to 6.7m Wednesday night, 03/01/24,
Welshbridge 4.5m to 4.9m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24,
Buildwas 5.9m to 6.2m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.7m to 5.0m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:31
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Predicted peaks: Crew Green 6.3m to 6.6m Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24
Montford 6.2m to 6.7m Wednesday night, 03/01/24,
Welshbridge 3.8m to 4.5m Thursday morning, 04/01/24,
Buildwas 5.2m to 5.9m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.5m to 4.8m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:00
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Predicted peaks: Crew Green 6.3m to 6.6m Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24
Montford 6.1m to 6.5m Wednesday night, 03/01/24,
Welshbridge 3.8m to 4.5m Thursday morning, 04/01/24,
Buildwas 5.2m to 5.9m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.5m to 4.8m Thursday afternoon, 04/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:20
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Predicted peaks:
Crew Green 6.0m to 6.4m Wednesday PM, 03/01/24
Montford 5.8m to 6.3m Wednesday PM, 03/01/24
Welshbridge 3.7m to 4.2m Wednesday PM, 03/01/24
Buildwas 5.2m to 5.7m Thursday PM, 04/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.3m to 4.6m Thursday PM, 04/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 16:45
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual peaks:
Crew Green peaked at 6.1m Sunday PM, 31/12/23,
Montford peaked at 5.8m Monday AM, 01/01/24,
Predicted Peaks:-
Welshbridge 3.6m to 3.7m Monday PM, 01/01/24,
Buildwas 5.0m to 5.3m Tuesday AM, 02/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.3m Tuesday PM, 02/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday 02/01/24 and Wednesday 03/01/24 which could push river levels higher again later in the week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:01
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Actual peaks:
Crew Green peaked at 6.1m Sunday PM, 31/12/23,
Montford peaked at 5.8m Monday AM, 01/01/24,
Predicted Peaks:-
Welshbridge 3.6m to 3.7m Monday PM, 01/01/24,
Buildwas 5.0m to 5.3m Tuesday AM, 02/01/24,
Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.3m Tuesday PM, 02/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels may fall and then rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Monday 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 19:03
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, property access on riverside Bridgnorth, floodplains at Hayes Basin & Leighton.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/23, Montford 5.7m to 5.9m Monday morning, 01/01/24, Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24, Buildwas 5.0m to 5.3m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24, Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.3m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast & we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels may fall & then rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 17:53
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green 6.0m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/23;
Montford 5.7m to 5.9m Monday morning, 01/01/24;
Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24;
Buildwas 5.0m to 5.3m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24;
Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.3m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels may fall and then rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 10:19
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/23; Montford 5.7m to 5.9m Monday morning, 01/01/24; Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday morning, 01/01/24; Buildwas 5.0m to 5.3m Monday morning, 01/01/24; Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.3m Monday morning, 01/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Sunday 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 18:01
River Severn
River levels remain high on the River Severn as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.8m to 6.2m Sunday morning, 31/12/23,
Montford 5.5m to 5.9m overnight Sunday, 31/12/23,
Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday morning, 01/01/24,
Buildwas 5m to 5.3m overnight tonight, 30/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.3m Sunday morning, 31/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise and remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 07:50
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/2023,
Montford 5.8m to 6.1m Monday morning, 01/01/24,
Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24,
Buildwas 4.8m to 5.2m Saturday overnight, 30/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.3m Sunday morning, 31/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise and remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 17:11
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Crew Green River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/2023,
Montford 5.8m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/23,
Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24,
Buildwas 4.8m to 5.2m Saturday evening, 30/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.2m to 4.3m Saturday evening, 30/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 09:11
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Crew Green River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/2023,
Montford 5.8m to 6.2m Sunday afternoon, 31/12/23,
Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m Monday afternoon, 01/01/24,
Buildwas 4.8m to 5.2m Saturday afternoon, 30/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.3m Saturday afternoon, 30/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 16:51
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6m to 6.2m Friday Morning, 29/12/2023,
Montford 5.4m to 5.8m Friday afternoon, 29/12/23,
Welshbridge 3.2m to 3.6m Friday evening, 29/12/23,
Buildwas 4.8m to 5.2m Saturday morning, 30/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.3m Saturday morning, 30/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 08:29
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6m to 6.3m overnight Thursday, 28/12/2023,
Montford 5.4m to 5.8m overnight Friday, 29/12/23,
Welshbridge 3.2m to 3.6m Friday evening, 29/12/23,
Buildwas 4.8m to 5.3m overnight Friday, 29/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.4m overnight Friday, 29/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 17:42
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Crew Green River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.8m to 6.3m Thursday, 28/12/2023,
Montford 5.5m to 6.1m Thursday, 28/12/23,
Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m tomorrow on 28/12/23,
Buildwas 4.8m to 5.3m overnight Friday, 29/12/23,
Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.5m overnight Friday, 29/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am, 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 09:04
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge but forecast to rise again as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks, Crew Green 5.8m to 6.3m overnight tonight on 27/12, Montford 5.5m to 6m tomorrow on 28/12, Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.8m tomorrow on 28/12, Buildwas 4.8m to 5.3m overnight Friday, 29/12, Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.5m on 30/12.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm, 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:27
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Crew Green peaked at 6.17m on 25/12, Montford 5.59m on 25/12, Welshbridge 2.98m this afternoon, 26/12. Predicted Peaks:-, Buildwas 4.0m to 4.5m tomorrow afternoon, 27/12, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.5m Wednesday 27/12.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 09:13
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Crew Green peaked at 6.17m on 25/12, Montford 5.59m on 25/12, Predicted Peaks:- Welshbridge 3m to 3.3m this afternoon, 26/12, Buildwas 4.0m to 4.5m tomorrow afternoon, 27/12, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.5m Wednesday 27/12.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We expect river levels to remain high until 27/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 26/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2023 16:01
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Crew Green peaked at 6.17m this morning, 25/12, Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.4m to 5.9m tonight 25/12, Welshbridge 3m to 3.4m tomorrow, 26/12, Buildwas 4.0m to 4.5m tomorrow night, 26/12, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m Wednesday 27/12.
Further rainfall is forecast during today. We expect river levels to remain high until 27/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 26/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2023 09:25
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6m to 6.4m tonight, 25/12, Montford 5.2m to 5.6m tonight 25/12, Welshbridge 3m to 3.4m tomorrow, 26/12, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.4m tomorrow night, 26/12, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m Wednesday 27/12.
Further rainfall is forecast during today. We expect river levels to remain high until on 27/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 25/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 17:48
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between 18:00 and 20:00 today, 24/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 6m morning of 25/12, Montford 5.2m to 5.6m evening of 25/12, Welshbridge 3m to 3.4m over night 25/12, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.3m morning of 26/12, Bridgnorth 3m to 3.5m afternoon of 26/12.
We expect river levels to remain high until on 27/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 25/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 13:54
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 18:00 and 20:00 today, 24/12/2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 6m 25/12, Montford 4.9m to 5.4m 25/12, Welshbridge 2.6m to 3.1m 25/12, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.3m 26/12, Bridgnorth 3m to 3.5m 26/12.
We expect river levels to remain high until on 27/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 24/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2023 08:41
River Severn
This Flood Alert has been removed. River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold. We will continue to monitor the forecast and will re-issue this alert if necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2023 09:26
River Severn
River levels at the Buildwas river gauge are falling slowly but remain high as a result of heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.90m on Wednesday 13/12/23. Montford peaked at 5.50m on Thursday 14/12/23. Welshbridge peaked at 3.03m on Thursday 14/12/23. Buildwas peaked at 4.28m on Friday 15/12/23. Bridgnorth peaked at 3.41m on Friday 15/12/23.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Frankwell phase 1 barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 17/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 10:05
River Severn
River levels remain high and steady at the Bridgnorth and Buildwas gauges. River levels at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge gauges are falling slowly but remain high as a result of heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m on Wednesday 13/12/23. Montford peaked at 5.5m on Thursday 14/12/23. Welshbridge peaked at 3.0m this morning, Friday 15/12/23. Buildwas predicted to peak between 4.2m to 4.3m Friday morning 15/12/23. Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.4m to 3.5m on Friday morning, 15/12/23.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Frankwell phase 1 barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 16/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 08:58
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Bridgnorth, Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted and actual Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m on Tuesday 12/12/23. Montford predicted to peak between 5.5m to 5.6m this morning, Thursday 14/12/23. Welshbridge predicted to peak between 3.0m to 3.2m this afternoon, Thursday 14/12/23. Buildwas predicted to peak between 4.4m to 4.7m overnight Thursday 14/12/23. Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.5m to 3.7m on Friday morning, 15/12/23.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Frankwell phase 1 barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 15/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:33
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Bridgnorth, Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth. Updated predicted peaks:- Crew Green predicted to peak between 5.7m and 5.9m Wednesday PM, 13/12/23. Montford predicted to peak between 5.2m to 5.5m overnight, Wednesday 13/12/23. Welshbridge predicted to peak between 2.8m to 3.1m Thursday AM, 14/12/23. Buildwas predicted to peak between 4.2m to 4.6m Thursday PM, 14/12/23. Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.4m to 3.8m Thursday PM, 14/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high. Frankwell phase 1 barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00am Thursday 14/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:31
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Bridgnorth, Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted and actual Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.81m on Monday evening, 11/12/23. Montford predicted to peak between 5.2m to 5.3m this morning, Tuesday 12/12/23. Welshbridge predicted to peak between 2.7m to 3.0m this afternoon, Tuesday 12/12/23. Buildwas predicted to peak between 4.0m to 4.3m on Wednesday morning, 13/12/23. Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.2m to 3.6m on Wednesday morning, 13/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast. Frankwell phase 1 barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:34
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Bridgnorth, Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:-
Montford 5.2m to 5.6m this afternoon, Monday 11/12/23.
Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.0m Tuesday afternoon, 12/12/23.
Buildwas, 4.0m to 4.3m, and Bridgnorth, 3.2m to 3.6m, Tuesday evening 12/12/23.
Crew Green 5.6m to 5.8m Tuesday overnight into Wednesday morning, 13/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Frankwell phase 1 barriers have been deployed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00am Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:59
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Bridgnorth, Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green 5.8m to 6.0m this morning, Sunday 10/12/23.
Montford, 5.2m to 5.6m, and Buildwas, 4.1m to 4.7m, Monday afternoon 11/12/23.
Welshbridge, 2.9m to 3.4m, and Bridgnorth, 3.2m to 3.8m, Tuesday morning 12/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Frankwell phase 1 barriers are being deployed today, Sunday 10/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00am Monday 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 09:20
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green 5.3m to 5.7m, Sunday morning 10/12/2023
Montford 4.7m to 5.1m Sunday evening 10/12/2023,
Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.7m Monday morning 11/12/2023
Buildwas 3.7m to 4.1m Monday evening 11/12/2023
Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow 09/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 08:43
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green river gauge. It will become more settled and drier for the remainder of the week. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Actual Peaks:- Crew Green 5.53m Monday evening, Montford currently peaking at 4.6m, Predicted Peaks:- Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.4m Tuesday afternoon, 21/11/2023, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.4m Tuesday evening, 21/11/2023.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. However, some scattered showers may be possible on Thursday.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 22/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 07:29
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of rainfall over the weekend. Further scattered showers are forecast for Monday. It will become more settled and drier for the remainder of the week. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 5.7m Monday evening, Montford 4.7m to 5.0m Tuesday morning, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.8m Tuesday afternoon, Buildwas 3.5m to 4.0m Wednesday.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 21/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 09:23
River Severn
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Actual peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m on Tuesday afternoon, 14/11/23, Montford peaked at 5.2m Thursday morning, 16/11/23, Welshbridge peaked at 2.7m on Thursday afternoon,16/11/23, Buildwas peaked at 3.9m on Friday morning, 17/11/23, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.0m on Friday afternoon, 17/11/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days with further peaks possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 19/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 08:41
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain starts to flood at Hayes Basin. Actual & Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m on Tuesday afternoon, 14/11/23, Montford peaked at 5.2m Thursday morning, 16/11/23, Welshbridge peaked at 2.7m on Thursday afternoon,16/11/23, Buildwas peaked at 3.9m early this morning, Friday 17/11/23, Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.0m to 3.1m today, Friday 17/11/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days with further peaks possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 18/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 08:57
River Severn
River levels are still rising at the Montford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain starts to flood at Hayes Basin. Actual & Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m on Tuesday afternoon, 14/11/23, Montford peaked at 5.2m Thursday morning, 16/11/23, Welshbridge predicted to peak between 2.7m to 2.8m on Thursday afternoon,16/11/23, Buildwas predicted to peak between 3.9m to 4.1m on Thursday evening, 16/11/23, Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.0m to 3.3m on Friday morning, 17/11/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 17/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 08:52
River Severn
River levels are still rising at the Montford river gauge as a result of Storm Debi. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain starts to flood at Hayes Basin. Actual and Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m on Tuesday afternoon, Montford predicted to peak between 4.9m to 5.4m on Wednesday afternoon, Welshbridge predicted to peak between 2.7m to 3.1m on Thursday morning, Buildwas predicted to peak between 3.9m to 4.3m on Thursday afternoon, Bridgnorth predicted to peak between 3.0m to 3.4m on Thursday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 16/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 09:50
River Severn
River levels are still rising at the Montford river gauge as a result of Storm Debi. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain starts to flood at Hayes Basin. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.7m on Tuesday afternoon, Montford 4.7m to 5.3m on Wednesday morning, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.9m on Wednesday afternoon, Buildwas 3.6m to 4.1m on Thursday morning, Bridgnorth 2.9m to 3.3m over Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 15/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 16:38
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Montford river gauge as a result of Storm Debi. Consequently, the risk of flooding is increasing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain starts to flood at Hayes Basin. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.2m to 5.7m on Monday evening, Montford 4.7m to 5.2m on Wednesday morning, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.8m on Wednesday afternoon, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.9m over Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 3.1m over Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 14/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2023 16:51
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Actual and Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.28m last night, Montford peaked at 4.43m this morning, Welshbridge peaked at 2.27m this morning, Buildwas forecast to peak between 3.2m to 3.5m this evening, Bridgnorth forecast to peak between 2.4m to 2.7m on Sunday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 12/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2023 10:31
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Actual and Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.28m last night, Montford peaked at 4.43m this morning, Welshbridge forecast to peak between 2.2m to 2.3m this afternoon, Buildwas forecast to peak between 3.2m to 3.4m this evening, Bridgnorth forecast to peak between 2.3m to 2.5m on Sunday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 11/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2023 17:13
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 23:43
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:15
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Oct 2023 04:12
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 12:01
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 08:16
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Welsh Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.21m yesterday afternoon 14/03/23, Montford peaked at 5.87m yesterday evening 14/03/23, Welshbridge 3.4 to 3.6m this morning 15/03/23, Buildwas 4.7 to 5.0m overnight tonight, Bridgnorth 3.8 to 4.2m Thursday morning 16/03/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. The Frankwell barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. From 5pm today, 15/03/2023, we will be temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 16:03
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Welsh Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1 to 6.3m this afternoon 14/03/23, Montford 5.8 to 6.1m on Wednesday morning 15/03/23, Welshbridge 3.4 to 3.7m on Wednesday morning 15/03/23, Buildwas 4.7 to 5.0m on Thursday morning, 16/03/23, Bridgnorth 3.8 to 4.2m Thursday morning 16/03/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. The Frankwell barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 15/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 09:36
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1 to 6.3m this afternoon 14/03/23, Montford 5.8 to 6.2m on Wednesday morning 15/03/23, Welshbridge 3.3 to 3.7m both on Wednesday morning 15/03/23, Buildwas 4.7 to 5.1m on Wednesday evening, 15/03/23, Bridgnorth 3.8 to 4.2m Thursday morning 16/03/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. The Frankwell barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 18:14
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1 to 6.5m tomorrow afternoon 14/03/23, Montford 6 to 6.4m, Welshbridge 4 to 4.4m both on Wednesday morning 15/03/23, Buildwas 5.3 to 5.7m on Wednesday evening, 15/03/23, Bridgnorth 4.2 to 4.7m Thursday morning 16/03/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. The Frankwell barriers have been deployed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 14:12
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1m to 6.5m tomorrow afternoon 14/03/23, Montford 6m to 6.4m 15/03/23, Welshbridge 4m to 4.4m 15/03/23, Buildwas 5.3m to 5.7m 15/03/23, Bridgnorth 4.2m to 4.7m 16/03/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
The Frankwell barriers are being deployed.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 19:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 09:07
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1m to 6.5m tomorrow afternoon 14/03/23, Montford 6m to 6.4m 15/03/23, Welshbridge 4m to 4.4m 15/03/23, Buildwas 5.3m to 5.7m 15/03/23, Bridgnorth 4.2m to 4.7m 16/03/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 14:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 16:50
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of recent rainfall & snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to begin overnight tonight, 12/03/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.1m to 6.5m on 14/03/23, Montford 6m to 6.4m 14/03/23 overnight, Welshbridge 4m to 4.4m 15/03/23, Buildwas 5.3m to 5.7m 16/03/23, Bridgnorth 4.2m to 4.7m 16/03/23.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight & on Monday.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 5 days
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 02:09
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 13:17
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 15:12
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
River Levels peaked at Welshbridge at 3.26m on Friday 06/01/23. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 4.3m to 4.5m Monday morning 09/01/23, Bridgnorth 3.5m to 3.7m Monday afternoon 09/01/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 09:11
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Levels peaked at Welshbridge at 3.26m, 06/01/23. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 4.4m to 4.6m Sunday afternoon 08/01/23, Bridgnorth 3.6m to 3.8m Sunday evening 08/01/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 17:15
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Levels peaked at Welshbridge at 3.26m yesterday morning, 06/01/23. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 4.3m to 4.5m Sunday afternoon 08/01/23, Bridgnorth 3.6m to 3.8m Sunday evening 08/01/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 08:19
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Levels peaked at Welshbridge at 3.26m yesterday morning, 06/01/23. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 4.3m to 4.4m Saturday morning 07/01/23, Bridgnorth 3.5m to 3.7m Saturday afternoon 07/01/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 15:08
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. River Levels peaked at Welshbridge at 3.3m this morning, 06/01/23. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 4.1m to 4.5m Saturday morning 07/01/23, Bridgnorth 3.2m to 3.7m Saturday afternoon 07/01/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2023 16:21
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2022 13:19
River Severn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 15:33
River Severn
River levels are high but starting to fall slowly at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks Crew Green peaked at 5.5m yesterday morning, Montford peaked at 4.6m this morning, Welshbridge peaked at 2.3m this afternoon, Buildwas peaked at 3.5m this afternoon, Bridgnorth 2.75m this afternoon.
We expect river levels to remain high until 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 10am on 27/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 09:11
River Severn
River levels are high but starting to fall slowly at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks Crew Green peaked at 5.5m yesterday morning, Montford peaked at 4.6m this morning, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.5m Saturday morning, Buildwas 3.5m to 3.7m Saturday overnight, Bridgnorth 2.8m to 3.0m Sunday.
We expect river levels to remain high until 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 26/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 15:35
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 2 am today, 25/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks Crew Green 5.4m to 5.5m Saturday morning, Montford 4.5m to 4.8m Saturday afternoon, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.5m Saturday evening, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.6m Sunday morning, Bridgnorth 2.9m to 3.3m Sunday.
We expect river levels to remain high until 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 10am on 26/11/22, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 09:20
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 2 am today, 25/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks Crew Green 5.4m to 5.6m Friday afternoon, Montford 4.5m to 4.8m Friday overnight, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.5m Saturday morning, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.6m Saturday afternoon, Bridgnorth 2.9m to 3.3m Saturday.
We expect river levels to remain high until 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 15:37
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 2 am tomorrow, 25/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks Crew Green 5.3m to 5.5m Friday morning, Montford 4.3m to 4.6m Friday evening, Welshbridge 2.1m to 2.4m Saturday morning, Buildwas 3.5m to 3.8m Saturday, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 3.0m Saturday.
We expect river levels to remain high until 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 10am on 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 13:44
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 2 am tomorrow, 25/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks Crew Green 5.3m to 5.5m Friday morning, Montford 4.3m to 4.6m Friday evening, Welshbridge 2.1m to 2.4m Saturday morning, Buildwas 3.5m to 3.8m Saturday, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 3.0m Saturday.
We expect river levels to remain high until 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4 pm on 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2022 17:16
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.6m & Bridgnorth peaked at 5.1m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 27/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2022 08:01
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.6m & Bridgnorth peaked at 5.1m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Saturday 26/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2022 16:42
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.6m & Bridgnorth peaked at 5.1m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by midday 26/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2022 19:00
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.6m & Bridgnorth peaked at 5.1m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 7pm 25/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 19:09
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.6m & Bridgnorth peaked at 5.1m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 7pm 24/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 18:56
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.6m & Bridgnorth peaked at 5.1m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 10am 24/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 09:03
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.63m & Montford peaked at 7.02m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas peaked at 6.65m this morning 23/02/22
Predicted peaks: Bridgnorth 5.1 to 5.3m this morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 10am 24/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 21:21
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.58m & Montford peaked at 7.03m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m Tuesday morning 22/02/22.
Predicted peaks: Buildwas 6.7 to 6.9m Tuesday night 22/02/22 & Bridgnorth 5.0 to 5.3m overnight on Tuesday 22/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 10am 23/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 18:56
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.58m & Montford peaked at 7.03m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m 6am Tuesday morning 22/02/22.
Predicted peaks: Buildwas 6.7 to 6.9m Tuesday night 22/02/22 & Bridgnorth 5.0 to 5.5m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 10am 23/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 09:51
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.58m & Montford peaked at 7.03m Monday evening 21/02/22; Welshbridge peaked at 5.15m 6am this morning Tuesday 22/02/22.
Predicted peaks: Buildwas 6.7 to 6.9m this evening Tuesday 22/02/22 & Bridgnorth 5.1 to 5.3m Wednesday morning 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between levels provided on GOV.UK and those shown in this message.
This message will be updated by 7pm 22/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 01:57
River Severn
River levels remain high at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Predicted peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.58m Monday 21/02/22, Montford 7 to 7.1m & Welshbridge 5.0 to 5.3m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas 6.6 to 6.8m overnight Tuesday 22/02/22 & Bridgnorth 5.2 to 5.4m Wednesday 23/02/22
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between the forecast levels provided on GOV.UK and to those shown within this message.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 21:52
River Severn
River levels are rising at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Predicted peaks:- Crew Green 6.5 to 6.7m Monday evening 21/02/22, Montford 7 to 7.1m & Welshbridge 5.0 to 5.3m Tuesday morning 22/02/22. Buildwas 6.3 to 6.6m overnight Tuesday 22/02/22 & Bridgnorth 5 to 5.5m Wednesday 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between the forecast levels provided on GOV.UK and to those shown within this message.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 18:15
River Severn
River levels are rising at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Predicted peaks:- Crew Green 6.5 to 6.7m Monday evening 21/02/22, Montford 6.8 to 7m & Welshbridge 4.7 to 5.2m Tuesday afternoon 22/02/22. Buildwas 6.3 to 6.6m overnight Tuesday 22/02/22 & Bridgnorth 5 to 5.5m Wednesday 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences. The river level forecasts displayed on GOV.UK are the raw data output from the Forecasting System computer models. These have not had an expert Flood Forecaster adjustment applied. This will sometimes result in slightly different level forecasts between the forecast levels provided on GOV.UK and to those shown within this message.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:37
River Severn
River levels are rising at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green is expected to peak at 6.5 to 6.7m on Monday evening 21/02/22, Montford at 6.6 to 7.1m on Tuesday morning 22/02/22, Welshbridge between 4.7 to 5.2m Tuesday afternoon 22/02/22, Buildwas 6.6 to 7.0m on Tuesday night 22/02/22 and Bridgnorth 5.0 to 5.5m on Wednesday 23/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 00:45
River Severn
River levels are rising at all river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green is expected to peak at 6.4 to 6.6m on Monday morning 21/02/22, Montford at 6.4 to 6.9m on Monday night 21/02/22, Welshbridge between 4.6 to 5.10m Tuesday morning 22/02/22, Buildwas 6.2 to 6.7m on Tuesday night 22/02/22 and Bridgnorth 5.0 to 5.5m on Wednesday 23/02/22.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. This rain will cause river levels to remain high over the next few days with the possibility of further rises today and into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:31
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green is expected to peak at 6.4 to 6.6m on Monday morning 21/02/22, Montford at 6.4 to 6.9m on Monday night 21/02/22, Welshbridge between 4.5 to 5.0m Tuesday morning 22/02/22, Buildwas 6.1 to 6.6m on Tuesday night 22/02/22 and Bridgnorth 4.8 to 5.2m on Wednesday 23/02/22.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. This rain will cause river levels to remain high over the next few days with the possibility of further rises today and into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 2am on Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 08:58
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green is expected to peak at 6.3 to 6.5m Monday night 21/02/22, Montford at 6.4 to 6.9m on Tuesday morning 22/02/22, Welshbridge between 4.5 to 5.0m Tuesday afternoon 22/02/22, Buildwas 6.1 to 6.6m on Tuesday night 22/02/22 and Bridgnorth 4.8 to 5.2m on Wednesday 23/02/22.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. This rain will cause river levels to remain high over the next few days with the possibility of further rises today and into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 17:26
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge and rising slowly at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Crew Green peaked at 6.1m on Saturday morning 19/02/22, Montford predicted to peak between 5.8 and 6m on Saturday evening 19/02/22, Welshbridge 3.4 to 3.7m on Saturday night 19/02/22, Buildwas 4.7 to 5m and Bridgnorth 3.7 to 4m on Sunday afternoon 20/02/22.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast into Sunday. This rain will cause river levels to remain high over the next few days with the possibility of further rises on Sunday and into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 09:45
River Severn
River levels are steady at the Crew Green river gauge and rising slowly at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0 to 6.2m, Montford 5.7 to 5.9m on Saturday 19/02/22, Welshbridge 3.4 to 3.7m on Saturday night 19/02/22, Buildwas 4.5 to 5m & Bridgnorth 3.4 to 3.7m on Sunday evening 20/02/22.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Saturday and into Sunday. This rain will cause river levels to remain high over the next few days with the possibility of further rises on Sunday and into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 18:26
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.0m, Montford 5.4m to 5.7m on Saturday 19/02/22, Welshbridge 3.0 m to 3.3m on Saturday night 19/02/22, Buildwas 4.2m to 4.7m & Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.8m on Sunday 20/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days with further rises possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 09:52
River Severn
River levels remain high at all gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.0m Friday overnight, Montford 5.1m to 5.4m Friday overnight, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.1m Friday lunchtime, Buildwas 4.4m to 4.7m Saturday morning, Bridgnorth 3.5m to 3.8m Saturday morning.
Further heavy rain is forecast over the next 24 hours which may cause further rises in river levels. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Friday 18/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 17:10
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.85m Thursday afternoon, Montford 5.1m to 5.4m Friday late evening, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.1m Friday lunchtime, Buildwas 4m to 4.4m Friday evening, Bridgnorth 3.3 to 3.6m Saturday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning by 10am, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 08:55
River Severn
River levels remain high at all gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.0m this afternoon, Montford 5.4m to 6.0m overnight tonight, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.2m Friday morning, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.5m over the weekend, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m over the weekend.
Further heavy rain is forecast over the next 48 hours which may cause further rises in river levels. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Thursday 17/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 12:59
River Severn
River levels are continuing to rise at all gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 6.0m Thursday afternoon, Montford 5.4m to 6.0m overnight into Friday, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.2m Friday morning, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.5m Friday, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m.
Further heavy rain is forecast over the week with heavy rainfall predicted for Friday overnight which may cause further rises in river levels. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow, Thursday 17/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 08:46
River Severn
River levels remain high at all gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.2m overnight tonight, Montford 5.1m to 5.6m Thursday morning, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.2m Thursday evening, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.4m Friday, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m Friday.
Further heavy rain is forecast over the week with, heavy rainfall predicted for Friday overnight which may cause further rises in river levels. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 2pm today 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 15:00
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to begin between this evening 15/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.3m to 5.8m overnight tonight, Montford 4.5m to 5.0m Thursday morning, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.2m Thursday evening, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.3m Friday, Bridgnorth 3.5m to 4.0m Friday.
Further rain is forecast over the week and heavy rainfall is forecast for Friday overnight which may cause further rises in river levels. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2022 08:17
River Severn
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
Crew Green peaked at 5.8m Monday, Montford peaked at 4.8m Monday night. Welsh Bridge peaked at 2.4m Tuesday. Buildwas peaked at 3.5m Tuesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 11th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2022 06:35
River Severn
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
Crew Green peaked at 5.8m Monday, Montford peaked at 4.8m Monday night. Welsh Bridge peaked at 2.4m Tuesday. Buildwas peaked at 3.5m Tuesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on Thursday 10th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2022 15:32
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.8m Monday, Montford peaked at 4.8m overnight. Welsh Bridge peaked at 2.47m this morning. Buildwas peaked at 3.5m at midday today. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday 9th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2022 07:25
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Welsh Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Crew Green peaked at 5.8m Monday, Montford peaked at 4.8m overnight.
Welsh Bridge peaked at 2.47m this morning.
Predicted Peak:- Buildwas 3.4m to 3.6m Tuesday afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday 8th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2022 15:41
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Montford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Crew Green peaked at 5.8m this morning.
Predicted Peaks:- Montford 4.7m to 5.0m Monday night, Welsh Bridge 2.4m to 2.8m Tuesday morning, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.7m Tuesday afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am Tuesday 8th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2022 08:20
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Crew Green peaked at 5.8m overnight. Predicted Peaks:- Montford 4.9m to 5.3m Monday afternoon, Welshbridge 2.6m to 3.0m Monday overnight, Buildwas 3.6m to 4.2m Tuesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm Monday 7th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 12:29
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon, 06/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peak:- Crew Green 5.5m to 5.9m this evening, 06/02/22.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 07/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow 07/02/22 by 10am, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2022 09:53
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.2 to 5.4m Sunday morning, 09/01/22. No other gauge locations are forecast to reach their flood alert thresholds.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday evening, 09/01/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 10/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 17:21
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from midnight tonight. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.2 to 5.5m Sunday morning. No other gauge locations are expected to reach their flood alert threshold. Further showers are forecast over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 09/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2022 16:20
River Severn
River levels are high but falling at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.62m yesterday afternoon 31/12/21, Montford peaked at 4.63m this morning, Welshbridge peaked at 2.38m this morning, Buildwas is predicted to peak between 3.4 and 3.5m this evening, Bridgnorth is predicted to peak between 2.6 and 2.7m Sunday morning 02/01/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 02/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2022 08:02
River Severn
River levels are high but falling at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.62m yesterday afternoon 31/12/21, Montford 4.6 to 4.7m on Saturday morning 01/01/22, Welshbridge 2.4 to 2.5m on Saturday afternoon, Buildwas 3.4 to 3.6m overnight on Saturday, Bridgnorth 2.6 to 2.8m Sunday morning 02/01/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Saturday 01/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 16:09
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaking now at 5.62m, Montford 4.8 to 5.1m on Saturday morning 01/01/22, Welshbridge 2.5 to 2.8m on Saturday afternoon, Buildwas 3.6 to 4.0m overnight on Saturday, Bridgnorth 2.8 to 3.2m Sunday morning 02/01/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 01/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 08:39
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green between 5.5 and 5.8m on Friday afternoon 31/12/21, Montford 4.7 to 5.2m on Saturday morning 01/01/22, Welshbridge 2.4 to 2.9m on Saturday afternoon, Buildwas 3.6 to 4.1m overnight on Saturday, Bridgnorth 2.8 to 3.3m Sunday morning 02/01/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 31/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 15:16
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green between 5.3 and 5.8m on Friday afternoon 31/12/21, Montford 4.7 to 5.2m on Saturday morning 01/01/22, Welshbridge 2.4 to 2.9m on Saturday afternoon, Buildwas 3.5 to 4m overnight on Saturday, Bridgnorth 2.7 to 3.2m Sunday morning 02/01/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 31/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2021 15:28
River Severn
River levels are high but are falling at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Peaks:- Crew Green 5.41m, Montford 4.48 last night, Welshbridge 2.27m this morning, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m this evening, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 2.9m Thursday morning. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated Thursday, 16/12/21 by 10:00 am, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2021 07:43
River Severn
River levels are high but starting to fall at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.41m at 23:15 last night, Montford peaking now at 4.46m, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.5m Wednesday lunchtime, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.7m Wednesday evening, Bridgnorth 2.6m to 2.9m Wednesday night. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, 15/12/21 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2021 16:50
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.3m to 5.7m Tuesday night, Montford 4.6m to 5.1m Wednesday morning, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.7m Wednesday lunchtime, Buildwas 3.5m to 4.0m Wednesday evening, Bridgnorth 2.7m to 3.2m Wednesday night. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/12/21 by 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2021 08:36
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.2m to 5.7m Tuesday afternoon, Montford 4.6m to 5.1m Wednesday early morning, Welshbridge 2.2m to 2.7m Wednesday morning, Buildwas 3.5m to 4.0m Wednesday evening, Bridgnorth 2.7m to 3.2m Wednesday evening.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until for a few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/12/21 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2021 16:57
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- All gauges are falling currently. Crew Green may see a slight rise back to Flood Alert level overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 14/12/21 by 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2021 09:27
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m Friday evening, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Saturday evening, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.4m Saturday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm Monday 13/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2021 17:18
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m Friday evening, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Saturday evening, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.4m Saturday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am Monday 13/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2021 08:43
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m Friday evening, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Saturday evening, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.4m Saturday evening.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm Sunday 12/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 17:56
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m Friday evening, Buildwas peaking now 4.2m to 4.3m Saturday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.4m to 3.6m Saturday afternoon.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow; Sunday 12/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 12:23
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m Friday evening, Buildwas predicted peak 4.1m to 4.6m Saturday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m Saturday afternoon.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6 pm today; Saturday 11/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 08:49
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge peaked at 3.4m Friday evening, Buildwas predicted peak 4.1m to 4.6m Saturday morning, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m Saturday afternoon.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 1 pm today; Saturday 11/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 17:47
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked on Thursday, Montford peaked Friday morning, Welshbridge predicted peak 3.4m to 3.7m Friday evening, Buildwas predicted peak 4.7m to 5m Saturday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.7m to 4.2m Saturday afternoon.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 11/12/21 by 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 08:53
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 6.29m at 2:30pm yesterday, 09/12/21, Montford is peaking now, Welshbridge 3.3 to 3.8m this afternoon, Friday 10/12/21, Buildwas 4.7 to 5m on Saturday morning, Bridgnorth 3.7 – 4.2m on Saturday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 10/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 17:03
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Montford river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain starts to flood at Hayes Basin. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green has peaked, Montford 5.5m to 6.0m overnight tonight, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Friday afternoon, Buildwas 4.0m to 4.5m Saturday morning, Bridgnorth no flooding expected.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 10/12/21 by 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 09:34
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland will continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.3m Thursday afternoon, Montford 5.5m to 6.0m Friday morning, Welshbridge 3.0 - 3.5m Friday afternoon, Buildwas 4.0 - 4.5 Saturday morning, Bridgnorth no flooding. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 16:31
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin after 17:00 today, 08/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 6.0m Thursday afternoon, Montford 4.8m to 5.3m overnight Thursday, Welshbridge 2.4m to 2.8m Friday morning, Buildwas 3.6m to 4.0m Friday overnight, Bridgnorth no flooding.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 13:19
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Peaks: - Crew Green 5.29m this morning, Montford 4.40m this morning, Welshbridge 2.21m this morning, Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 3.0m to 3.3m this evening, Bridgnorth 2.0m to 2.4m Wednesday. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 07:29
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Peaks: - Crew Green Steady at 5.29m. Predicted Peaks:- Montford 4.4m to 4.6m this morning, Welshbridge 2.2m to 2.4m this morning, Buildwas 3.0m to 3.3m this evening, Bridgnorth 2.0m to 2.4m Wednesday. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 14:00 on 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 17:17
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland is expected to begin between 19:00 and 21:00 today, 01/11/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.1m to 5.4m this evening, Montford 4.4m to 4.8m over night, Welshbridge 2.2m to 2.5m Tuesday morning, Buildwas 3.0m to 3.3m Tuesday evening, Bridgnorth 2.0m to 2.4m Wednesday. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 15:19
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland is expected to begin between 19:00 and 21:00 today, 01/11/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.1m to 5.4m this evening, Montford 4.4m to 4.8m over night, Welshbridge 2.2m to 2.5m Tuesday morning, Buildwas 3.0m to 3.3m Tuesday evening, Bridgnorth 2.0m to 2.4m Wednesday.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 7pm on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2021 09:57
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Monday morning , 24/05. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.8m to 5.2m Monday afternoon, 24/05.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising Monday morning, 24/05.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 23/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2021 16:26
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.5m Saturday afternoon, 22/05
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 23/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2021 09:19
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.3m to 5.5m Saturday afternoon, 22/05
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 22/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 16:22
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Friday afternoon, 21/05. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.9m to 5.4m Friday evening, 21/05.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 22/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2021 16:41
River Severn
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Buildwas peaked at 5.71m 18:30 15/03 and is expected to fall below flooding threshold overnight. all other gauge locations in this Flood Alert area are now below flooding threshold. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 17/03 by 10:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2021 09:33
River Severn
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Buildwas peaked at 5.71m 18:30 15/03. all other gauge locations in this Flood Alert area are now below flooding threshold. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening 16/03 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2021 16:42
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked 5.75m 23:15 13/03, Montford peaked 5.02m 23:30 14/03, Welshbridge peaked 2.63 08:00 15/03, Buildwas peaking now 5.7 - 5.8M, Bridgnorth no flooding.
No further rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 16/03 by 10:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2021 08:49
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Welshbridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.75m 23:15 13/03, Montford peaked at 5.02 at 23:30 14/03, Welshbridge 2.6m to 2.7m peaking now, Buildwas 3.6m to 3.8m tonight,15/03; Bridgnorth no flooding. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2021 17:04
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Welshbridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.75m 23:15 13/03, Montford peaked at 4.98 at 15:15 14/03, Welshbridge 2.6m to 2.8m overnight 14/03, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.0m Monday,15/03; Bridgnorth no flooding. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, 15/03 by 10:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2021 09:36
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Welshbridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.75m 23:15 13/03, Montford 4.9m to 5.2m 14/03 at midday, Welshbridge 2.6m to 2.8m this evening 14/03, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.0m Monday,15/03; Bridgnorth no flooding.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/03 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 16:54
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 5.8m 13/03 late evening; Montford 4.8m to 5.1m 14/03 morning, Welshbridge 2.7m to 2.9m 14/03 afternoon, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.2m 15/03, Bridgnorth no flooding.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/03/21 by 10:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 16:52
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 5.8m overnight 12/03/21, all other gauge locations are expected to peak below flooding threshold. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise slowly until 08:00 on 13/03/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 13/03/21 by 10:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 09:37
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 5.8m this evening 12/03/21, all other gauge locations are expected to peak below flooding threshold. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to rise slowly until 20:00 on 12/03/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 12/03/21 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 12:07
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected by 18:00 today, 11/03/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.7m 12/03/21 at 01:00, all other gauge locations are expected to peak below flooding threshold.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 01:00 on 12/03/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 11/03/21 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 09:37
River Severn
River levels remain high but are falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas have now peaked
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours after which the next few days are expected to be dry. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm 24/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 17:08
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas have now peaked
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Wednesday, 24/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 16:46
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly at the Mythe and Tewkesbury gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill.
Peak:- Mythe 3.15m this morning, Tuesday 23/02/21. Flooding is not currently expected in other gauge locations.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10 am on Wednesday 24/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 08:58
River Severn
River levels remain high but are slowly falling at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buiildwas have now peaked
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm Tuesday, 23/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 17:00
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Crew Green and Montford have now peaked
Predicted Peaks:- Welsh Bridge 2.6m to 2.8m Tuesday morning 23/02/21, Buildwas 3.7m to 3.8m Tuesday morning, 23/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Tuesday, 23/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 08:57
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Crew Green and Montford have now peaked
Predicted Peaks:- Welsh Bridge 2.6m to 2.7m Tuesday morning 23/02/21, Buildwas 3.7m to 3.8m Tuesday overnight, 23/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm Monday, 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 17:37
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 5.9m Sunday evening, 21/02/21, Montford 4.7m to 5.2m Sunday evening, 21/02/21, Welsh Bridge 2.7m to 2.9m Monday morning 22/02/21, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.1m Monday afternoon, 22/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Monday, 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 09:44
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads today, 21/02/21, adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 5.9m Sunday afternoon, Montford 4.7m to 5.2m Sunday afternoon, Welsh Bridge 2.5m to 2.9m Monday morning, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.2m Monday night.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 17:06
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads today, 20/02/21, adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 6.1m Sunday morning, Montford 4.7m to 5.1m Sunday afternoon, Welsh Bridge 2.5m to 2.9m Sunday evening, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.8m Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 14:46
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is not currently expected at other gauge locations. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads today, 20/02/21, adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.0m to 5.3m Sunday morning, Montford 4.6m to 4.8m Sunday evening, Welshbridge 2.4m to 2.6m Sunday evening, Buildwas 3.2m to 3.5m Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 20/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 09:56
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent rainfall. The risk of flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.84m at 4.30pm on Wednesday 03/02/2021,
Montford peaked at 5.25m at 5.15am on Thursday 04/02/2021,
Welshbridge peaked at 2.81m at 2.15pm Thursday 04/02/2021
Buildwas peaked at 4.21m at 7am Friday 05/02/21, and
Bridgnorth peaked at 3.42m at 8am Friday 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am Sunday 07/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 14:42
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent rainfall. The risk of flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.84m at 4.30pm on Wednesday 03/02/2021,
Montford peaked at 5.25m at 5.15am on Thursday 04/02/2021,
Welshbridge peaked at 2.81m at 2.15pm Thursday 04/02/2021
Buildwas peaked at 4.21m at 7am Friday 05/02/21, and
Bridgnorth peaked at 3.42m at 8am Friday 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am Saturday 06/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 09:50
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. The risk of flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.84m at 4.30pm on Wednesday 03/02/2021,
Montford peaked at 5.25m at 5.15am on Thursday 04/02/2021,
Welshbridge peaked at 2.81m at 2.15pm on Thursday 04/02/2021
Buildwas is predicted to peak between 4.2 and 4.25m this morning Friday, 05/02/21
Bridgnorth is predicted to peak between 3.4 and 3.45m this morning Friday, 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm today Friday 05/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 15:49
River Severn
River levels are steady at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. However, flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.84m at 4.30pm on Wednesday 03/02/2021,
Montford peaked at 5.2m this morning, Thursday 04/02/2021,
Welshbridge is peaking currently at 2.8m this afternoon, 04/02/2021,
Buildwas is predicted to peak between 4.1 to 4.3m overnight and into Friday, 05/02/21 and
Bridgnorth is predicted to peak between 3.4 and 3.5m overnight and into Friday, 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Friday, 05/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 09:09
River Severn
River levels are steady at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.84m at 4.30pm on 03/02/2021,
Predicted Peaks:
Montford between 5.2 and 5.3m on Friday morning 04/02/2021,
Welshbridge between 2.7 and 2.8m on Friday morning 04/02/2021,
Buildwas between 4.1 to 4.3m overnight to Friday, 05/02/21 and
Bridgnorth between 3.4 and 3.5m overnight to Friday, 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Thursday, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 15:11
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green and Montford gauges and forecast to rise at Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green to peak between 5.65 to 5.95m on Wednesday afternoon 03/02/21, Montford between 4.9 and 5.4m overnight to Thursday, Welshbridge between 2.6 and 3.0m on Thursday morning, Buildwas between 4.1 to 4.6m overnight to Friday, 05/02/21, and Bridgnorth between 3.4 and 3.8m overnight to Friday, 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast today & this week, & river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Thursday, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:50
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green and Montford gauges and forecast to rise at Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green to peak between 5.65 to 5.95m on Wednesday afternoon 03/02/21, Montford between 4.9 and 5.4m overnight to Thursday, Welshbridge between 2.6 and 3.0m on Thursday morning, Buildwas between 4.1 to 4.6m overnight to Friday, 05/02/21, and Bridgnorth between 3.4 and 3.8m overnight to Friday, 05/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast today & this week, & river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Wednesday, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 14:51
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green to peak between 5.3 to 5.6m on Wednesday morning 03/02/21, Montford between 4.6 and 4.9m on Wednesday evening, Welshbridge between 2.6 and 2.8m on Wednesday evening, Buildwas between 3.8 and 4.2m on Thursday morning 04/02/21, and Bridgnorth between 3.3 and 3.4m on Thursday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast today & this week, & river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Wednesday, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 08:49
River Severn
River levels are now falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.7m on Sunday morning, Montford at 5.1m Sunday evening, Welshbridge at 2.7m early Monday morning, Buildwas at 4.4m Sunday morning, and Bridgnorth at 3.7m Sunday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast for the week ahead. River levels are expected to rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Tuesday, 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 15:45
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.7m on Sunday morning, Montford at 5.1m Sunday evening, Welshbridge at 2.7m early Monday morning, Buildwas at 4.4m Sunday morning, and Bridgnorth at 3.7m Sunday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Tuesday, 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 07:49
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.7m on Sunday morning, Montford at 5.1m Sunday evening, Welshbridge at 2.7m early Monday morning, Buildwas at 4.4m Sunday morning & Bridgnorth at 3.7m Sunday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast this week and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Monday, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 14:44
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.7m on Sunday morning, Montford peaked at 5.1m Sunday morning, Welshbridge peaked 2.7m Sunday morning, Predictied peaks: Buildwas 4.4 to 4.5m Sunday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.6 to 3.8m Sunday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast next week and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Monday, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 07:18
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks for Sunday 31/01/21:- Crew Green 5.7 to 5.8m on Sunday morning, Montford 4.9 to 5.1m Sunday morning, Welshbridge 2.7 to 2.9m Sunday afternoon, Buildwas 4.0 to 4.3m Sunday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.6 to 3.8m Sunday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast next week and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Sunday, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 18:08
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6 to 6.1m Saturday overnight 30/01/21, Montford 5.1 to 5.5m Sunday morning 31/01/21, Welshbridge 2.8 to 3.3m Sunday afternoon 31/1/21, Buildwas 4.2 to 4.7m Sunday overnight 31/01/21, Bridgnorth 3.4 to 3.9m on Monday 01/02/21. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may start to fall then rise again over the weekend. We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Sunday, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 15:03
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6 to 6.1m on Saturday, 30/01/21 to Sunday 31/1/21, Montford 5.1 to 5.5m Sunday morning 31/01/21, Welshbridge 2.8 to 3.3m Sunday afternoon 31/1/21, Buildwas 4.2 to 4.7m Saturday evening 30/01/21, Bridgnorth 3.4 to 3.9m on Monday 01/02/21. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may start to fall then rise again over the weekend. We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Sunday, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 07:40
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent & forecast heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 6.1m Saturday, 30/01/21 to Sunday 31/1/21, Montford 5.1m to 5.6m Sunday morning 31/1/21, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.2m Sunday afternoon 31/1/21, Buildwas 4m to 4.5m Saturday evening 30/01/21, Bridgnorth 3.4m to 3.9m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may start to fall then rise again over the weekend. We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm 30/1/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:59
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent & forecast heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.6m to 6.1m Sunday morning 31/1/21, Montford 5.1m to 5.6m Sunday morning 31/1/21, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Sunday afternoon 31/1/21, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.3m Monday morning 01/2/21, Bridgnorth 3.1m to 3.6m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may start to fall then rise again over the weekend. We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am 30/1/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:28
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent & forecast heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 5.9m overnight Saturday 30/1/21, Montford 4.7m to 5.0m Sunday morning 31/1/21, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.2m Sunday morning 31/1/21, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.2m Sunday afternoon 31/1/21, Bridgnorth 3.2m to 3.6m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may start to fall then rise again over the weekend. We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am 30/1/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 12:34
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green is currently peaking, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.6m Friday afternoon 29/1/21, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.1m Friday overnight, 29/1/21 Bridgnorth 3.2 to 3.4m Friday overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 29/1/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:02
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 5.9m Friday afternoon 29/1/21, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.8m Friday afternoon 29/1/21, Buildwas 3.6m to 4.1m Friday evening 29/1/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 29/1/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 15:58
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 5.9m Friday morning 29/1/21, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.9m Friday afternoon 29/1/21, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.2m Friday evening 29/1/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 29/1/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:47
River Severn
River levels have risen again at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 28/01/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.2m to 5.7m this evening, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.7m Friday morning, Buildwas 3.5m to 4.0m Friday morning, Bridgnorth 3.0-3.3m Friday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 08:33
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following the recent heavy rainfall from Storm Christoph. Flooding of roads & farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & access to Riverside Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.53m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.83m Thursday night 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.95m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.15m Saturday 23/01/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which could cause river levels to rise again.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Thursday, 28/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2021 08:28
River Severn
River levels are now falling at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & access to Riverside Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m Thursday night 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.95m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.15m Saturday 23/01/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Wednesday, 27/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2021 08:51
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling slowly at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & access to Riverside Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m Thursday night 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.95m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.15m Saturday 23/01/21.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Tuesday, 26/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 15:23
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling slowly at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & access to Riverside Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m Thursday night 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.95m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.15m Saturday 23/01/21.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Monday, 25/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 07:02
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now falling slowly at the Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & access to Riverside Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m Thursday night 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.95m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.15m Saturday 23/01/21.
Snow and light rain is forecast for the next 12 hours..
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Sunday, 24/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 15:37
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas river gauges. Flooding of roads & farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth & Riverside Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m Thursday night 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.95m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.15m Saturday 23/01/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Sunday, 24/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 07:03
River Severn
River levels continue to rise slowly at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at Montford & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m overnight Thursday 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.9m Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.71m Saturday 23/01/21.
Predicted peak: Bridgnorth 5.1m to 5.2m this morning, Saturday 23/01/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Saturday, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 20:10
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m overnight Thursday 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.9m Friday 22/01/21. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 6.5m to 6.8m Friday evening 22/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.0m to 5.3m overnight Friday 22/01/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 15:36
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m Thursday 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m overnight Thursday 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.9m Friday 22/01/21. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 6.5m to 6.8m Friday afternoon 22/01/21, Bridgnorth 5.0m to 5.3m overnight Friday 22/01/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 09:52
River Severn
River levels have peaked but remain high at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, River Severn at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.53m Thursday, 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m Thursday, 21/01/21. Predicted Peaks:- Welshbridge 4.8m to 5m this morning Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.5m to 6.8m over night tonight Friday, 22/01/21.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 07:20
River Severn
River levels have peaked but remain high at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, River Severn at White Abbey.
Peaks:- Crew Green 6.53m Thursday, 21/01/21, Montford 6.8m overnight Thursday, 21/01/21. Predicted Peaks:- Welshbridge 4.8m to 5m this morning Friday 22/01/21, Buildwas 6.3m to 6.5m Friday afternoon, 22/01/21.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 16:58
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, River Severn at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m to 6.7m tonight, 21/01/21, Montford 6.4m to 6.8m this evening, 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.7m to 5.1m overnight tonight, 21/01/21, Buildwas 6.2m to 6.5m Friday afternoon, 22/01/21.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 15:18
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, River Severn at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m to 6.7m this afternoon, 21/01/21, Montford 6.4m to 6.8m this evening, 21/01/21, Welshbridge 4.4m to 4.8m overnight, 21/01/21, Buildwas 6.2m to 6.5m Friday afternoon, 22/01/21.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 12:16
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, River Severn at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m to 6.7m Thursday evening 21/01/21, Montford 6.3m to 6.7m Friday morning 22/01/21, Welshbridge 4.0m to 4.5m Friday afternoon 22/01/21, Buildwas 5.3m to 5.8m Saturday morning 23/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm today, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 10:16
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, River Severn at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.5m to 6.7m Thursday evening 21/01/21, Montford 6.3m to 6.7m Friday morning 22/01/21, Welshbridge 4.0m to 4.5m Friday afternoon 22/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm today, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 03:04
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Thursday morning, 21/01/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.4m to 6.7m Thursday evening 21/01/21, Montford 6.5m to 7.0m Friday morning 22/01/21, Welshbridge 4.5m to 5.0m Friday afternoon 22/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses This message will be updated by 11am on 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:10
River Severn
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:-, Thursday afternoon 21/01/21:- Crew Green 6.1m to 6.4m, Montford 5.8m to 6.3m, Welshbridge 4.1m to 4.5m, Friday 22/01/21: Buildwas 5.5m to 5.8m, Bridgnorth 4.2m to 4.7m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning, 21/01/21, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 08:43
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks are based on forecast rain, Thursday 21/01/21:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.4m, Montford 5.7m to 6.25m, Welshbridge 4.0m to 4.5m, Friday 22/01/21: Buildwas 5.5m to 6.0m, Bridgnorth 4.5m to 5.0m.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers at Frankwell and Ironbridge.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses
This message will be updated 4pm this afternoon, 20/01/21, or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 17:01
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to begin between this evening, 19/01/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks are based on forecast rain, Thursday 21/01:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.4m, Montford 5.7m to 6.2m, Welshbridge 4.0m to 4.5m, Friday 22/01: Buildwas 5.5m to 6.0m, Bridgnorth 4.4m to 4.9m .
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
Our incident response staff are erecting temporary flood barriers at Frankwell.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated 9:00am tomorrow, 20/01/21, or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2021 09:56
River Severn
River levels are now falling at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Leighton.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 02/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2020 08:00
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth & Leighton.
Peaks: Welshbridge peaked at 3.25m on Tuesday 29/12/20, Buildwas peaked at 4.66m at 11:00pm on Tuesday 29/12/20 & Bridgnorth peaked at 3.91m at 03:15am on Wednesday 30/12/20.
Further wintery shower are forecast for the remainder of the week.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 01/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2020 08:39
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth & Leighton.
Peaks: Montford peaked at 5.66m on Monday 28/12/20, Welshbridge peaked at 3.25m on Tuesday 29/12/20, Buildwas peaked at 4.66m at 11:00pm on Tuesday 29/12/20 & Bridgnorth peaked at 3.91m at 03:15am on Wednesday 30/12/20.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 31/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 18:22
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. River levels are now falling at Crewe Green, Montford & Welshbridge. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth & Leighton.
Predicted Peaks: Buildwas 4.6 to 4.7m Tuesday afternoon, 29/12/20 & Bridgnorth 3.8 to 4.1m overnight Tuesday, 29/12/20.
Peaks: Montford peaked at 5.66m on Monday 28/12/20, Welshbridge peaked at 3.25m at 3:45am on Tuesday 29/12/20.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 30/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 17:39
River Severn
River levels are continuing to slowly rise at the Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgenorth river gauges due to recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 3.2 to 3.4m Tuesday morning, 29/12/20, Buildwas 4.6 to 4.7m Tuesday afternoon, 29/12/20 and Bridgnorth 3.8 to 4.1m overnight Tuesday, 29/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 30/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 08:16
River Severn
River levels are continuing to slowly rise at the Buildwas and Bridgenorth river gauges due to recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 3.2 to 3.4m Tuesday morning, 29/12/20, Buildwas 4.6 to 4.7m Tuesday overnight, 29/12/20 and Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.8m Tuesday afternoon, 29/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 30/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 07:34
River Severn
River levels are continuing to slowly rise at the Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgenorth river gauges due to recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 3.2 to 3.4m Tuesday morning, 29/12/20, Buildwas 4.3 to 4.6m Tuesday afternoon, 29/12/20 and Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.8m Tuesday afternoon, 29/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 30/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 08:27
River Severn
River levels are continuing to slowly rise at the Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgenorth river gauges due to recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 3.1 to 3.6m Tuesday, 29/12/20, Buildwas 4.3 to 4.8m Tuesday, 29/12/20 and Bridgnorth 3.6 to 4m Tuesday, 29/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 29/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 15:27
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 3 to 3.5m tomorrow morning Monday, 28/12/20, Buildwas 4.3 to 4.8m Tuesday, 29/12/20 and Bridgnorth 3.3 to 3.8m Tuesday, 29/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 28/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 07:27
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 3.4m to 3.9m tomorrow afternoon Monday, 28/12/20, Buildwas 4.8m to 5.2m Tuesday, 29/12/20 and Bridgnorth 3.6m to 4.1m Tuesday, 29/12/20. We expect river levels to remain into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 28/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 08:53
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Welshbridge peaked at 3.13m on Thursday morning, 24/10/20, Buildwas peaked at 4.87m on Thursday lunchtime, 24/12/20 and Bridgnorth peaked at 4.15m on Thursday evening. Further rainfall is forecast on 26/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 08:04
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Welshbridge peaked at 3.13m on Thursday morning, 24/10/20, Buildwas peaked at 4.87m on Thursday lunchtime, 24/12/20 and Bridgnorth peaked at 4.15m on Thursday evening. Further rainfall is forecast on 26/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 26/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 08:53
River Severn
River levels continue to rise slowly at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Predicted Peaks:-Welshbridge 3.1m to 3.2m Thursday afternoon, Buildwas 4.8m to 5.0m Thursday night, 24/12/20, Bridgnorth 4.0m to 4.2m Friday morning. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 25/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 16:47
River Severn
River levels continue to rise slowly at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
River levels are based on forecast rain for 23/12/20. These will be updated.
Predicted Peaks:-Buildwas 4.6m to 5.1m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.8m to 4.1m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20, Welshbridge gauge 3.0m to 3.3m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 24/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 08:55
River Severn
River levels continue to rise slowly at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth. River levels are based on forecast rain for 23/12/20. These will be updated. Predicted Peaks:-Buildwas 4.6m to 5.1m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.8m to 4.3m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20, Welshbridge gauge 3.0m to 3.4m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm on Wednesday 23/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 17:53
River Severn
River levels continue to rise slowly at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth. River levels are based on forecast rain for 23/12/20. These will be updated when there is more confidence. Predicted Peaks:-Buildwas 5.1m to 5.5m Thursday morning, 24/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.8m to 4.3m Thursday morning, 24/12/20, Welshbridge gauge 3.2m to 3.6m Thursday afternoon, 24/12/20. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 23/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 09:51
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges due to persistent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth. River levels are high at the Welshbridge river gauge. Levels may rise again as a result of forecast rain today and over the next few days. Predicted Peaks:-Buildwas 4.5 to 4.55m this morning, 22/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.75 to 3.95m overnight Tuesday 22/12/2020. Welshbridge gauge 3.00 to 3.30m overnight 22/12/20. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation.Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm on Tuesday 22/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 17:41
River Severn
River levels continue to rise at the Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges following heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 5.95m at 03:45 on Sunday 20/12/20. Montford peaked at 5.57m on Sunday evening 20/12/20. Welshbridge is peaking now.
Predicted Peaks:-Buildwas 4.3 to 4.5m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.7m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11am on Tuesday 22/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 10:14
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Welsh Bridge and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Crew Green peaked at 5.95m at 03:45 on Sunday 20/12/20. Montford Peaked at 5.57m on Sunday evening 20/12/20.
Predicted Peaks:-Welshbridge 3.1 to 3.2m Monday afternoon, 21/12/20, Buildwas 4.2 to 4.4m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.3 to 3.5m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm on 21/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 16:47
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Crew Green peaked at 5.95m at 03:45 on Sunday 20/12/20, Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.5 to 5.6m Sunday afternoon, Welshbridge 2.9 to 3.2m Monday morning, 21/12/20, Buildwas 4.1 to 4.4m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.2 to 3.5m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11am on 21/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 09:38
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.95m at 03:45 on Sunday 20/12/20, Montford 5.3 to 5.6m Sunday afternoon, Welshbridge 2.8 to 3.3m Monday morning, 21/12/20, Buildwas 4.1 to 4.4m on Tuesday morning, 22/12/20, Bridgnorth 3.2 to 3.5m on Tuesday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers which may be flooded. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 16:42
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8 to 5.95m Saturday evening 19/12, Montford 4.9m to 5.3m Sunday morning 20/12, Welshbridge 2.6 to 3m Sunday afternoon 20/12, Buildwas 3.9 to 4.2m Monday morning 21/12.
Further showers are expected over the next 24 hours. We are expecting river levels to remain high for the next few days.
The flood barriers at Frankwell have been deployed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 20/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 09:55
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.65m to 5.95m Saturday afternoon 19/12/20, Montford 5.3m to 5.6m Sunday morning 20/12/20, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3.10m Sunday afternoon 20/12/20, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.2m Monday morning 21/12/20.
Further showers are expected over the next 24 hours. We are expecting river levels to remain high for the next few days.
The flood barriers at Frankwell have been deployed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 19/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 18:13
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 5.7m Saturday afternoon 19/12, Montford 5.0m to 5.4m Saturday afternoon 19/12, Welshbridge 2.6m to 3.0m Sunday morning 20/12, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.2m Sunday afternoon 20/12.
Further heavy rainfall is expected the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
The flood barriers at Frankwell were deployed today.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 19/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 09:53
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey.
Further heavy rainfall is expected today and this is likely to increase levels further. Please continue to follow the updates.
The flood barriers at Frankwell are being deployed today.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 18/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 17:30
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey.
Rainfall overnight will push river levels to those seen today. Further heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow and this is likely to increase levels further. Please continue to follow the updates.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 18/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 09:25
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 17/12/2020.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.0m to 5.1m Thursday morning, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.4m Thursday evening. Currently no flooding is expected in other gauge locations.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 17/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2020 18:29
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to start tomorrow early morning, 17/12/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.1m to 5.3m Thursday morning, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m Thursday evening. No flooding expected in other gauge locations currently.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 17/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 18:35
River Severn
River levels are steady but are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 14/12/20 into Tuesday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.5m to 4.6m on Tuesday 15/12 morning, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m on Tuesday 15/12. No flooding expected in other gauge locations currently.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 16/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 15/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 08:02
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 14/12/20 into Tuesday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.9m to 5.1m on 15/12, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m on 15/12. No flooding expected in other gauge locations currently.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 16/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 16:13
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to start overnight today, 13/12/20 into Monday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.8m to 5.2m on 15/12. No flooding expected in other gauge locations currently.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 16/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 15:13
River Severn
River levels are slowly falling at the Crew Green river gauge & river levels remain high but steady at the Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury & the floodplain at Hayes Basin. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.76m on 03/11/20 at 03:15, Montford 4.77m on 04/11/20, Welshbridge 2.4m to 2.5m this evening 04/11/20, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m Wednesday night 04/11/20.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9 am on 05/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 07:13
River Severn
River levels are slowly falling at the Crew Green river gauge & river levels remain high but steady at the Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury & the floodplain at Hayes Basin. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.76m on 03/11/20 at 03:15, Montford 4.77m on 04/11/20, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.6m this evening 04/11/20, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.7m Wednesday night 04/11/20.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5 pm on 04/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 16:49
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge & river levels are rising at the Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Bridgnorth, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury & the floodplain at Hayes Basin. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.76m on 03/11/20 at 03:15, Montford 4.7m to 4.9m this afternoon 03/11/20, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.7m this evening 03/11/20, Buildwas 3.6m to 3.9m Wednesday morning 04/11/20.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 04/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 04/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 08:47
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 4.42m on 02/11/20 at 13:00, Montford 5.0m to 5.3m Tuesday afternoon 03/11/20, Welshbridge 2.7m to 2.9m Tuesday evening 03/11/20, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.1m Wednesday afternoon 04/11/20
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing debris from weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 03/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 15:36
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green and Buildwas River gauges as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected over the next few days.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 04/11/20. Flooding will affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.4m to 5.8m overnight Monday 02/11/20, Montford 5.2m to 5.5m Tuesday evening, Welshbridge 2.8m to 3m overnight Tuesday, and Buildwas 3.8m to 4.2m Wednesday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on 03/11/20.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 07:48
River Severn
This flood alert has been re issued as further flooding is expected at the Crew Green gauge from midday today 2/11/20 as a result of heavy rain overnight.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 04/11/20. Flooding will affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.5 to 5.9m overnight Monday 02/11/20, Montford 5.2 to 5.5m Tuesday afternoon 3/11/20, Welshbridge 2.8 to 3m overnight Tuesday 3/11/20.
Further rainfall is predicted through Monday morning 2/11/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 05:00pm on 2/11/20.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 15:02
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over the next 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected over the next few days.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 04/11/20. Flooding will affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.8m to 6.1m overnight Monday 02/11/20, Montford 5.3 - 5.6m Tuesday evening, Welshbridge 2.8 - 3.2m Tuesday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on 02/11/20.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 07:28
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over the next 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 04/11/20. Flooding will affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.8m to 6.1m overnight Monday 02/11/20, Montford 5.3 - 5.6m Tuesday evening, Welshbridge 2.9 - 3.1m Tuesday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 05:00pm on 01/11/20.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 16:25
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 31/10/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 5.2m to 5.4m early tomorrow morning 01/11/20, currently no impacts are expected at other gauge locations. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/20. Further forecast rainfall over the weekend may see a secondary peak. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on 01/11/20.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 08:08
River Severn
River levels are rising slowly at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 31/10/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.0m to 5.3m 11:00pm tonight 31/10/2020, currently no impacts are expected at other gauge locations.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which may result in a secondary peak in the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 31/10/20.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 16:48
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 18:00 and 20:00 today, 30/10/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 4.8m – 5.1m overnight tonight into Saturday morning, currently no impacts are expected at other gauge locations.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on 31/10/20
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 08:50
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 18:00 and 20:00 today, 30/10/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.6m overnight tonight into Saturday morning, currently no impacts are expected at other gauge locations.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 30/10/20.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 09:48
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Montford 4.4m to 4.5m this morning, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.5m 16/03/20 this morning, Buildwas 3.3m to 3.5m this evening and Bridgnorth 2.5m to 2.8m overnight tonight.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm 16/3/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 17:00
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected Sunday overnight, 15/03/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.3m to 5.5m 15/03/20 Sunday overnight, Montford 4.4m to 4.8m 16/3/20 Monday morning, Welshbridge 2.4m to 2.7m 16/03/20 Monday afternoon, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.8m and Bridgnorth 2.7m to 3.0m 16/3/2020 overnight Monday.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 am 16/3/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 08:55
River Severn
Following heavy rain overnight, this flood alert is being updated as river levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.7m Sunday evening 15/03/20, Montford 4.6m to 4.9m Monday morning 16/03/20, Welshbridge 2.3m to 2.7m Monday afternoon 16/03/20, Buildwas 3.4m to 3.9m Tuesday morning 17/03/20, Bridgnorth 2.8m to 3.2m Tuesday morning 17/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high as further showers are expected for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2020 16:06
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges. All gauges are currently below the alert threshold but we expect river levels to rise again at Crew Green tomorrow.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley.
Unsettled weather is expected tonight. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am, on Sunday, 15/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2020 08:33
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge.
Unsettled weather is expected throughout the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Saturday, 14/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 15:58
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Leighton & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m on Wednesday morning, 11/03/2020. Montford peaked at 5.77m Wednesday afternoon, 11/03/2020. Welsh Bridge peaked at 3.25m Thursday morning, 12/03/2020. Buildwas peaked at 4.29m Thursday night and Bridgnorth peaked at 3.46m Friday morning, 13/03/2020.
Unsettled weather is expected throughout the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday, 14/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 08:43
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Leighton & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m Wednesday morning, 11/03/2020. Montford peaked at 5.77m Wednesday afternoon, 11/03/2020. Welsh Bridge peaked at 3.25m Thursday morning, 12/03/2020. Buildwas peaked at 4.29m Thursday night and Bridgnorth peaked at 3.46m Friday morning, 13/03/2020.
Unsettled weather is expected throughout the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday, 13/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 16:52
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford and Welsh Bridge river gauges. Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges continue to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Leighton & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m Wednesday morning, 11/03/2020. Montford peaked at 5.77m Wednesday afternoon, 11/03/2020. Welsh Bridge peaked at 3.25m this morning, 12/03/2020.
Predicted Peaks: Buildwas 4.2m to 4.3m. Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.5m, Thursday evening, 12/03/2020.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday, 13/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 08:35
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crewe Green, Montford and Welsh Bridge river gauges, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges continue to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Leighton & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m Wednesday morning, 11/03/2020. Montford peaked at 5.77m Wednesday afternoon, 11/03/2020. Welsh Bridge peaked at 3.25m this morning, 12/03/2020.
Predicted Peaks: Buildwas 4.3m to 4.5m. Bridgnorth 3.4m to 3.6m, both Thursday evening, 12/03/2020.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 20:53
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Leighton & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m Wednesday morning, 11/03/2020.
Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.7m to 5.8m this evening Wednesday, 11/03/2020, Welshbridge 3.2m to 3.5m early Thursday morning, 12/03/2020, Buildwas 4.3m to 4.6m & Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.6m Thursday evening, 12/03/2020.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Thursday, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 17:12
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Leighton & Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m Wednesday morning, 11/03/2020.
Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.7m to 5.8m this evening Wednesday, 11/03/2020, Welshbridge 3.2m to 3.5m early Thursday morning, 12/03/2020, Buildwas 4.3m to 4.6m & Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.6m Thursday evening, 12/03/2020.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Thursday, 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:04
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Montford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.26m early this morning 11/03/2020. Predicted Peaks:- Montford 5.6m to 5.8m this afternoon, 11/03/2020, Welshbridge 3.3m to 3.6m tomorrow morning, 12/03/2020, Buildwas 4.3m to 4.6m tomorrow evening, 12/03/2020, Bridgnorth 3.3m to 3.6m tomorrow evening, 12/03/2020.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 15:33
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peak: Crew Green 6.0m to 6.2m overnight tonight Tuesday 10/03/2020 into Wednesday 11/03/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over and unsettled weather is expected throughout this week. We expect river levels to rise into tomorrow Wednesday, 11/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday, 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 07:59
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peak: Crew Green 6.0m to 6.5m tomorrow Wednesday, 11/03/20.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and unsettled weather is expected throughout this week. We expect river levels to rise into tomorrow Wednesday, 11/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm today, Tuesday, 10/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 17:45
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible early Tuesday morning 10/03/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected: White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peak: Crew Green 5.8 to 6.3m Wednesday morning 11/03/20.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast until Tuesday afternoon, with heavier rainfall over high ground. Further unsettled weather is expected throughout this week.
We continue to monitor the situation closely & are liaising with our professional partners. Flood warnings & river levels can be viewed on the GOV.UK website.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8am on 10/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 17:42
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge.
River levels at the Buildwas gauge peaked at 5.68m on Monday afternoon, 02/03/20. The Bridgnorth gauge peaked at 4.66m on Monday evening, 02/03/20.
Flooding is continuing to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site & are checking the temporary defences.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am, on Friday 06/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 09:31
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge.
River levels at the Buildwas gauge peaked at 5.68m on Monday afternoon, 02/03/20. The Bridgnorth gauge peaked at 4.66m on Monday evening, 02/03/20.
Flooding is continuing to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site & are checking the temporary defences.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Thursday, 05/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 17:02
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges.
River levels at the Buildwas gauge peaked at 5.68m on Monday afternoon, 02/03/20. The Bridgnorth gauge peaked at 4.66m on Monday evening, 02/03/20.
Flooding is continuing to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Hayes Basin, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, & are checking the temporary defences.
Scattered showers are expected over the next few days, with further rainfall forecast over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10am, on Thursday 05/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 08:11
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now slowly falling at the Crew Green, Montford and Welsh Bridge river gauges. River levels at the Buildwas gauge peaked at 5.68m on Monday afternoon, 02/03/20. The Bridgnorth gauge peaked at 4.66m on Monday evening, 02/03/20.
Flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm Wednesday 04/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 16:27
River Severn
River levels remain high but are now slowly falling at the Crew Green, Montford and Welsh Bridge river gauges. River levels at the Buildwas gauge peaked at 5.68m on Monday afternoon, 02/03/20. The Bridgnorth gauge peaked at 4.66m on Monday evening, 02/03/20.
Flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am Wednesday 04/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 09:02
River Severn
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted. Welshbridge peaked at 4.25m on Monday morning, 02/03/20, Buildwas peaked at 5.68m monday afternoon, 02/03/20, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.66m monday evening, 02/03/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 16:12
River Severn
River levels are falling but remain high at the Crew Green, Montford and Welsh Bridge river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Consequently, flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Buildwas is peaking now at 5.68m
Bridgnorth is predicted to peak between between 4.65m and 4.8m on Tuesday morning, 03/03/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am Tuesday 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 07:37
River Severn
River levels are falling but remain high at the Crew Green, Montford and Welsh Bridge river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. Consequently, flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Crew Green peaked at 6.32m Saturday night 29/02/20, Montford peaked at 6.38m Sunday afternoon 01/03/20, Welshbridge peaked at 4.25m early morning Monday 02/03/20. Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 5.4m to 5.8m Monday afternoon, Bridgnorth 4.6m to 5.1m Monday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm Monday 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 18:04
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green and Montford river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Crew Green peaked at 6.3m Saturday night and Montford peaked at 6.36m Sunday afternoon.
Predicted Peaks:- Welshbridge 4.2m to 4.5m early hours Monday 02/03/20, Buildwas 5.4m to 5.8m Monday afternoon, Bridgnorth 4.2m to 4.5m Monday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am Monday 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:31
River Severn
River levels have started to rise at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.3m to 6.4m Sunday morning 01/03/20, Montford 6.3m to 6.5m Sunday afternoon, Welshbridge 4.1m to 4.4m early hours Monday 02/03/20, Buildwas 5.4m to 5.75m Monday afternoon, Bridgnorth 4.1m to 4.5m Monday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm Sunday 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 01:51
River Severn
River levels have started to rise at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.3m to 6.5m Saturday overnight, Montford 6.3m to 6.6m Sunday afternoon, Welshbridge 4.1m to 4.4m Monday morning, Buildwas 5.4m to 5.6m Monday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.9m to 4.3m Monday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Sunday 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 17:56
River Severn
River levels have started to rise at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.3m to 6.4m Sunday morning, Montford 6m to 6.3m Sunday afternoon, Welshbridge 3.9m to 4.2m Monday morning, Buildwas 5.1m to 5.4m afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.9m to 4.3m Monday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. We continue to be operating in a major incident.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 2am Sunday 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 09:50
River Severn
River levels have started to rise at the Crew Green and Montford river gauges and are forecast to rise at the Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.3m Saturday afternoon, Montford 5.8m to 6.3m Sunday morning, Welshbridge 3.9m to 4.2m Sunday morning, Buildwas 5.1m to 5.4m Sunday afternoon, Bridgnorth 3.9m to 4.3m Monday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners to ensure that the temporary defences continue to be effective. We continue to be operating in a major incident.
This message will be updated by 6pm Saturday 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 01:57
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.3m Saturday, Montford 5.8m to 6.3m Sunday, Welshbridge 3.9m to 4.2m Sunday, Buildwas 5.1m to 5.4m Sunday, Bridgnorth 3.9m to 4.3m Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners assessing and repairing the temporary defences to ensure they continue to be effective. We continue to be operating in a major incident.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am Saturday 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 17:49
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.3m Saturday, Montford 5.8m to 6.3m Sunday, Welshbridge 3.9m to 4.2m Sunday, Buildwas 5.1m to 5.4m Sunday, Bridgnorth 3.9m to 4.3m Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners assessing and repairing the temporary defences to ensure they continue to be effective. We continue to be operating in a major incident.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 2am Saturday 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 12:50
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0 to 6.4m Saturday, Montford 5.8m to 6.3m Sunday, Welshbridge 3.8m to 4.2m Sunday, Buildwas 5.1m to 5.4m Monday, Bridgnorth 3.8m to 4.2m Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
At the Wharfage in Ironbridge we continue to be on site, and are working with partners assessing and repairing the temporary defences to ensure they continue to be effective. We continue to be operating in a major incident.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 09:48
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at these locations. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas peaked at 6.79m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth peaked at 5.20m Wednesday midday.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for today and tomorrow. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services.
This message will be updated by 6pm Friday 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 01:38
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at these locations. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas peaked at 6.79m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth peaked at 5.20m Wednesday midday.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. This message will be updated by 10am Friday 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 17:51
River Severn
River levels remain high but falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Welshbridge peaked at 5.1m Tuesday evening, Buildwas peaked at 6.8m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth peaked at 5.2m Wednesday midday.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday morning. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. This message will be updated by 2am, Friday 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 09:12
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at these locations. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas peaked at 6.79m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth peaked at 5.20m Wednesday midday.
Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours and into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 6pm, Thursday 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 00:54
River Severn
River levels are rising at Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas peaked at 6.79m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth peaked at 5.20m Wednesday at midday.
Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am, Thursday 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 20:51
River Severn
River levels remain high but are falling slowly at Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Bridgnorth peaked at 5.19m on Wednesday afternoon 26/02/20.
Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 1am, on Thursday 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 16:59
River Severn
River levels remain high and are due to peak today at Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Predicted Peaks: Bridgnorth 5.2m to 5.3m Wednesday late afternoon 26/02/20.
Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm, on 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 13:30
River Severn
River levels remain high and are due to peak today at Bridgnorth river gauge this afternoon as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Buildwas, Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted. Predicted Peaks: Bridgnorth 5.2m to 5.3m Wednesday afternoon 26/02/20. Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm, on 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 08:47
River Severn
River levels remain high and are due to peak today at Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted. Predicted Peaks: Buildwas 6.8m to 6.85m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth 5.2m to 5.3m Wednesday afternoon 26/02/20.
Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 01:07
River Severn
River levels are rising at Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Predicted Peaks: Buildwas 6.75m to 6.85m early hours Wednesday, Bridgnorth 5.2m to 5.4m Wednesday morning.
Further unsettled conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am, on 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 17:45
River Severn
River levels are rising at Welsh Bridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels have peaked but remain high at Crew Green & Montford Bridge river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, many roads in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted. Predicted Peaks: Welshbridge 5.2m to 5.5m tonight Tuesday 25/02/20, Buildwas 6.7m to 7.0m overnight Tuesday, Bridgnorth 5.2m to 5.4m Wednesday morning. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences & liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 1am, on 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:52
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Crew green river gauge remains high but steady. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, white abbey, Bridgnorth. Access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted. Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6.5 - 6.6m this morning, Montford 7 - 7.15m midday today, Welshbridge 5.3 - 5.5m tonight, Buildwas 6.6 - 6.9m tonight, Bridgnorth 5 to 5.3m Wednesday. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm Tuesday 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 00:38
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Welsh Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and low lying land is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting Gravel Hill Lane, Sydney Avenue, Victoria Avenue, A458 Smithfield Road, A528 Coton Hill, Roushill, B5067 Berwick Road, Chester Street, Longden Coleham, Frankwell and St Julians Friar car parks. Water is under the bridge on Castle Foregate. The bus station and access to Riverside medical practice is also affected. We are expecting a prolonged peak at Welshbridge of 5.2m to 5.5m overnight Tuesday, 25/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Tuesday 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 17:02
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Welsh Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting Gravel Hill Lane, Sydney Avenue, Victoria Avenue, A458 Smithfield Road, A528 Coton Hill, Roushill, B5067 Berwick Road, Chester Street, Longden Coleham, Frankwell and St Julians Friar car parks. Water is under the bridge on Castle Foregate. The bus station and access to Riverside medical practice is also affected. We are expecting a prolonged peak at Welshbridge of 5.2m to 5.5m Tuesday evening 25/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00am Tuesday 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 13:04
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge and rising at Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth may also be affected.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6.5 to 6.6m Tuesday morning, Montford 7.0 to 7.2m Tuesday morning, Welshbridge 5.2 to 5.5m Tuesday, Buildwas 6.7 to 7.0m Tuesday evening, Bridgnorth 4.8 to 5.2m Wednesday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated by 5pm Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:31
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge and rising at Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth may also be affected.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6.5 to 6.6m Tuesday morning, Montford 6.8 to 7.0m Tuesday afternoon, Welshbridge 5.2 to 5.5m Tuesday, Buildwas 5.9 to 6.4m Tuesday, Bridgnorth 4.7 to 5.1m Wednesday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated by 5pm Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:48
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green river gauge & rising at Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth may also be affected.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green 6.5 to 6.6m Tuesday morning, Montford 6.8 to 7.0m Tuesday afternoon, Welshbridge 4.7 to 5.0m Monday afternoon 24/02/20 & again Tuesday evening, Buildwas 5.9 to 6.4m Tuesday, Bridgnorth 4.7 to 5.1m Wednesday.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated by 5pm Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 00:42
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth may also be affected.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.3 to 6.6m Monday, 24/02/20, Montford 6.6 to 7.0m Monday evening, Welshbridge 4.8 to 5.2m Monday evening, Buildwas 6.4 to 6.8m Tuesday, 25/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.8 to 5.2m Wednesday, 26/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise & remain high into next week. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated by 9am Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:37
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges, as a result of heavy rainfall overnight Saturday.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth may also be affected.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.3 to 6.6m Monday, 24/02/20, Montford 6.6 to 7.0m Monday evening, Welshbridge 4.8 to 5.2m Monday evening, Buildwas 6.4 to 6.8m Tuesday, 25/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.8 to 5.2m Wednesday, 26/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to continue to rise & remain high into next week. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated by 1am Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 08:52
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, and Welshbridge river gauges.
Flooding may continue to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green 6.3 to 6.5m Tuesday, 25/02/20;
Montford 6.3 to 6.8m Tuesday into Wednesday, 26/02/20;
Welshbridge 4.2 to 4.5m Tuesday into Wednesday, 26/02/20;
Buildwas 5.8 to 6.2 m on Tuesday, 25/02/20;
Bridgnorth 4.6 to 5m on Wednesday, 26/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Consequently, river levels are expected to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday 23/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:42
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges.
Flooding may continue to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:-
Crew Green 6.1 to 6.4m on Sunday morning, 23/02/20;
Welshbridge 4.3 to 4.6m on Monday morning, 24/02/20;
Buildwas 5.8 to 6.2 m on Tuesday, 25/02/20;
Bridgnorth 4.1 to 4.6m on Wednesday, 26/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend, and consequently river levels are expected to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 23/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 08:49
River Severn
River levels are expected to rise from Friday 21/02/20, at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.1m Sunday morning, 23/02/20, Welshbridge 3.5m to 4.0m Tuesday, 25/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, which is forecast to cause a further rise in river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Saturday 22/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 00:19
River Severn
River levels are expected to rise from Friday 21/02/20, at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.1m Sunday morning, 23/02/20, Welshbridge 3.5m to 4.0m Tuesday, 25/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, which is forecast to cause a further rise in river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9 am on Saturday 22/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 17:25
River Severn
River levels are expected to rise from tonight, Friday 21/02/20, at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.1m Saturday afternoon, 22/02/20, Welshbridge 3.5m to 3.9m Sunday afternoon, 23/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, which is forecast to cause a further rise in river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 1am on Saturday 22/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 11:02
River Severn
River levels are currently falling at the Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. River levels at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge are expected to rise from today, Friday 21/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Predicted Peaks,
21/02/20:-
Crew Green 5.7 to 5.9m,
Welshbridge 2.8 to 3.2m,
22/02/20:-
Montford 5.3 to 5.7m.
Rainfall is expected over the next few days which may cause a further rise in river levels. We are monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 21/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 09:08
River Severn
River levels are currently falling at the Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. River levels at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge are expected to rise again from today, Friday 21/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Predicted Peaks, Friday 21/02/20:-
Crew Green 5.7 to 5.9m,
Welshbridge 2.8 to 3.2m,
Further rainfall is expected over the next few days which may cause a further rise in river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 21/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 00:52
River Severn
River levels are currently falling at the Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. River levels at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge are expected to rise again from Friday morning, 21/02/20 due to recent & forecast rainfall. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 6.0m overnight on Thursday 20/02/20, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Friday afternoon 21/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, which may cause river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00am on Friday 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 17:32
River Severn
River levels are currently falling at the Welshbridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges. River levels at Crew Green, Montford Bridge & Welshbridge are expected to rise again from this evening, Thursday, 20/02/20 due to recent & forecast rainfall. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.7m to 6.0m overnight on Thursday 20/02/20, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Friday afternoon 21/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, which may cause river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 1am on Friday 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 09:02
River Severn
River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges following heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas has peaked at 6.52m on Tuesday evening 18/02/20.
Bridgnorth peaked at 5.04m on Tuesday night 18/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, which will cause river levels to rise again and we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 00:05
River Severn
River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges following heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas has peaked at 6.52m on Tuesday evening 18/02/20.
Bridgnorth peaked at 5.04m on Tuesday night 18/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, which will cause river levels to rise again.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9 am on Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 17:24
River Severn
River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges following heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas has peaked at 6.52m on Tuesday evening 18/02/20.
Bridgnorth peaked at 5.04m on Tuesday night 18/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, which may keep river levels high.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 1am on Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 10:57
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include, Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas has peaked at 6.52m on Tuesday evening 18/02/20.
Bridgnorth peaked at 5.04m on Tuesday night 18/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected this morning with further prolonged rainfall forecast this afternoon and overnight 19/02/20.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 01:11
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include, Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas has peaked at 6.52m on Tuesday evening 18/02/20.
Bridgnorth is predicted to peak between 5.0 to 5.1m overnight tonight Tuesday, 18/02/20.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 18:41
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge and Welshbridge river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Buildwas is peaking now, late afternoon Tuesday 18/02/20. Levels continue to rise at the Bridgnorth river gauge.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include, Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth is impacted.
Buildwas is peaking now, late afternoon Tuesday 18/02/20, the current level at the Buildwas gauge is 6.51m. Predicted Peaks, Bridgnorth 5.0 to 5.3m overnight tonight Tuesday, 18/02/20.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 3am on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:52
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge and Welshbridge river gauges and continues to rise at Buildwas and Bridgnorth river gauges, as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include, Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted.
Predicted peaks are expected for Buildwas 6.3 to 6.7m Tuesday afternoon 18/02/20 and Bridgnorth 5.0 to 5.4m Tuesday evening 18/02/20.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:59
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green & Montford Bridge river gauges, & continues to rise at the Welsh Bridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges, as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include, Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted.
Predicted Peaks, Welshbridge 4.7 to 5.0m Monday evening 17/02/20, Buildwas 6.0 to 6.3m Tuesday morning 18/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.7 to 5.0m Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:39
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include, Hayes Basin, White Abbey, Leighton, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted
River levels at Montford are peaking now, the current level at the Montford gauge is 6.83m, on Monday 17/02/20 at 10am.
Predicted Peaks, Welshbridge 4.4 to 4.6m Monday afternoon, Buildwas 5.7 to 6.0m Tuesday morning 18/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.6 to 4.9m Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 03:00
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.4 to 6.6m Sunday overnight, Montford 6.4 to 6.7m Monday morning, Welshbridge 4.6 to 4.9m Monday evening, Buildwas 5.8 to 6.3m Tuesday 18/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.6 to 4.9m Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying roads & footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:03
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.4 to 6.6m Sunday overnight, Montford 6.4 to 6.7m Monday morning, Welshbridge 4.6 to 4.9m Monday evening, Buildwas 5.8 to 6.3m Tuesday 18/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.6 to 4.9m Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying roads & footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 3am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:28
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.2 to 6.6m Monday morning, Montford 6 to 6.4m Monday morning, Welshbridge 4.1 to 4.5m Monday evening, Buildwas 5.5 to 6m Tuesday, Bridgnorth 4.4 to 4.8m Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying roads & footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:36
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford Bridge, Welsh Bridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill. Predicted Peaks, Monday 17/02/20 :- Crew Green 6.1 to 6.4m monday morning, Montford 6 to 6.4m Monday morning, Welshbridge 4.1 to 4.5m Monday afternoon, Buildwas 5.5 to 5.8m Tuesday 18/02/20, Bridgnorth 4.4m to 4.8m Tuesday 18/02/20.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying roads & footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 12:56
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall due to Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from Saturday night 15/2/20 onwards. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley .Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.3m overnight Sunday, Montford 5.6m to 6.0m Monday afternoon, Welshbridge 3.8m to 4.4m overnight Monday, Buildwas 5.2m to 5.7m overnight Tuesday.
We expect river levels to rise and remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 07:53
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Bridgnorth and Buildwas river gauges as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend with river levels expected to rise from this afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and issue flood warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00 Saturday 15/02/20 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 17:05
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Bridgnorth and Buildwas river gauges as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and issue flood warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am Saturday 15/02/2020 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 07:30
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Bridgnorth and Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast today Friday 14/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 14/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 17:42
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Bridgnorth and Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast today Thursday 13/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am on Friday 14/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 12:44
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Bridgnorth and Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast today Thursday 13/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today Thursday 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 07:47
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge, Bridgnorth and Buildwas river gauges but continue to rise at Bridgnorth as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Further rainfall is forecast today Thursday 13/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 1pm today Thursday 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 17:03
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge and Buildwas river gauges but continue to rise at Bridgnorth as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Bridgnorth 3.8 to 3.9m overnight Wednesday 12/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Wednesday 12/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 Thursday 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:47
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges but continue to rise at Buildwas and Bridgnorth as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Buildwas 4.6 to 4.7m Wednesday 12/02/20, Bridgnorth 3.6 to 3.8m Wednesday evening 12/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Wednesday 12/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 Wednesday 12/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 08:30
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges but continue to rise at Buildwas and Bridgnorth as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Buildwas 4.5 to 4.6m Wednesday morning 12/02/20, Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.7m Wednesday afternoon 12/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Wednesday 12/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 Wednesday 12/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 16:51
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green, Montford and Welshbridge river gauges but continue to rise at Buildwas and Bridgnorth as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Buildwas 4.5 to 4.6m Wednesday morning 12/02/20, Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.7m Wednesday afternoon 12/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Tuesday 11/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 Wednesday 12/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 12:37
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green and Montford river gauges but continue to rise at Welshbridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Welshbridge 3.3 to 3.4m Tuesday afternoon 11/02/20, Buildwas 4.5 to 4.6m Wednesday morning 12/02/20, Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.7m Wednesday afternoon 12/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Tuesday 11/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm Tuesday 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 07:19
River Severn
River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge but continue to rise at the Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Montford 5.8 to 5.9m Tuesday morning, Welshbridge 3.2 to 3.3m Tuesday morning 11/02/20, Buildwas 4.3 to 4.5m Wednesday morning, Bridgnorth 3.5 to 3.7m Wednesday afternoon 12/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Tuesday 11/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 1pm Tuesday 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:26
River Severn
River levels have peaked at the Crew Green river gauge but are continuing to rise at the Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Montford 5.6m to 5.9m Tuesday morning 11/02/20, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Tuesday afternoon 11/02/20, Buildwas 4.4m to 4.9m Tuesday evening 11/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am Tuesday 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:56
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford, Welshbridge & Buildwas river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Leighton, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.1m Monday afternoon 10/02/20, Montford 5.6m to 5.9m Monday evening 10/02/20, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Tuesday morning 11/02/20, Buildwas 4.4m to 4.9m Tuesday evening 11/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm Monday 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 11:20
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford & Welshbridge river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.1m Monday morning 10/02/20, Montford 5.6m to 5.9m Monday evening 10/02/20, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Tuesday morning 11/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20 and it will remain unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 Monday 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 08:20
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Montford & Welshbridge river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted peaks:- Crew Green 6.0m to 6.1m Monday morning 10/02/20, Montford 5.6m to 5.9m Monday morning 10/02/20, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.5m Tuesday morning 11/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20 and it will remain unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 Monday 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:39
River Severn
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.3m Monday, Welshbridge 3.5m to 4.0m Tuesday, Buildwas 4.9m to 5.4m Tuesday, Bridgnorth 3.6m to 4.1m Wednesday.
Showers are forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:58
River Severn
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.3m Monday, Welshbridge 3.5m to 4.0m Tuesday, Buildwas 4.9m to 5.4m Tuesday, Bridgnorth 3.6m to 4.1m Wednesday.
Further rain is forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 20:00 today 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:50
River Severn
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.3m Monday, Welshbridge 3.5m to 4.0m Tuesday, Buildwas 4.9m to 5.4m Tuesday, Bridgnorth 3.6m to 4.1m Wednesday.
Further rain is forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 14:00 today 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 14:21
River Severn
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Ciara is forecast to bring heavy and strong winds to your area overnight Saturday night and into Sunday afternoon.
There is uncertainty over the amount and location of rainfall expected. Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land can be expected. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and are liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and flood warnings if necessary. Further rain is forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 16:28
River Severn
The river level is close to peaking at the Buildwas gauge and the river level at the Crew Green gauge is falling slowly. The peak at the Crew Green gauge was 5.15m this morning 18/01/20. The predicted peak at Buildwas is between 3.3 and 3.4m this evening 18/01/20. This may touch the threshold for flooding and flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river between Shrewsbury and Upper Arley. The flood plain may start to fill at Leighton. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 24 hours. No further rainfall is forecast for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on 19/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 08:44
River Severn
The river level has peaked and is now beginning to fall at the Crew Green river gauge, and is rising at the Buildwas gauge. The peak at the Crew Green gauge was 5.15m this morning 18/01/20, and the predicted peak at Buildwas is between 3.3 and 3.4m this evening 18/01/20. This may touch the threshold for flooding and flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river between Shrewsbury and Upper Arley. The flood plain may start to fill at Leighton. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm on 18/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 15:31
River Severn
The river level is rising again at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. The predicted peak at the Crew Green gauge is between 5.2 and 5.4m overnight 17/1/20, into 18/1/20. Flooding may again affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey. River gauge levels at the Montford, Welsh Bridge, Buildwas and Bridgnorth gauges are forecast to remain under the threshold which may cause flooding. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on 18/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 08:36
River Severn
The river level remains high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall, though is falling slowly. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton may be starting to fill. The river level peaked at the Crew Green gauge at 5.54m 15/01/20, at the Montford gauge at 4.54m 15/01/20, at the Welshbridge gauge at 2.38m 15/01/20, at the Buildwas gauge 3.59m 16/01/20 and at the Bridgnorth gauge 2.85m 16/1/20. Further rain expected today 17/1/20, may cause river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm on 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 16:39
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton may be starting to fill. The river level peaked at the Crew Green gauge at 5.54m 15/01/20, at the Montford gauge at 4.54m 15/01/20, at the Welshbridge gauge at 2.38m 15/01/20, at the Buildwas gauge 3.59m 16/01/20 and at the Bridgnorth gauge 2.85m 16/1/20. Further rainfall fallen today and forecast for the next 24 hours may cause levels to rise again tomorrow 17/1/20. We expect river levels to remain high for a couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 08:11
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton may be starting to fill. The river level peaked at the Crew Green gauge at 5.54m 15/01/20, at the Montford gauge at 4.54m 15/01/20, and at the Welshbridge gauge at 2.38m 15/01/20. Predicted peak at the Buildwas gauge is 3.55m-3.65m Thursday morning 16/01/20, and at Bridgnorth is 2.8 to 2.9m Thursday morning 16/01/20. Further rainfall is forecast today, 16/01/20. We expect river levels to remain high for a couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm on 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 16:50
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton may be starting to fill. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5 to 5.6m Wednesday evening, Montford 4.5 to 4.6m Wednesday evening, Welshbridge 2.35 to 2.4m Wednesday evening, Buildwas 3.5 to 3.55m Thursday morning 16/01/20, Bridgnorth 2.8 to 2.9m Thursday morning 16/01/20. Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 16/01/20. We expect river levels to remain high for a couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 08:51
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Crew Green and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4 to 5.5m this morning, Montford 4.5 to 4.6m Wednesday afternoon, Welshbridge 2.35 to 2.45m Wednesday afternoon, Buildwas 3.5 to 3.6m morning of 16/01/20, Bridgnorth 2.75 to 2.9m Wednesday afternoon, 15/01/20.
Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 16/01/20. We expect river levels to remain high for a couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:34
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, 14/01/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4 to 5.8m on 15/01/20 8am, Montford 4.2 to 4.5m afternoon of 15/01/20, Welshbridge 2.2 to 2.5m evening of 15/01/20, Buildwas 3 to 3.5m morning of 16/01/20, Bridgnorth 3.3 to 3.6m morning of 16/01/20.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 07:52
River Severn
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Buildwas river gauge, as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge. Flooding continues.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.5m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Welshbridge peaked at 2.4m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 3.8m on Saturday afternoon, 21/12/19, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.2m Saturday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Monday 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 15:33
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge, as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge. Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.5m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Welshbridge peaked at 2.4m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 3.8m on Saturday afternoon, 21/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 08:34
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge, as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge. Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.5m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Welshbridge peaked at 2.4m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 3.8m on Saturday afternoon, 21/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 15:10
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Buildwas river gauge, as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Crew Green river gauge. Flooding continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The floodplain at Leighton starts to fill.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.5m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Welshbridge peaked at 2.4m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 3.8m on Saturday afternoon, 21/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 07:30
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks: Crew Green peaked at 5.5m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19. Welshbridge peaked at 2.4m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Buildwas is predicted to peak between 3.7m and 3.9m on Saturday afternoon 21/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Saturday, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:57
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green is peaking now at 5.5m this afternoon, 20/12/19. Welshbridge to peak between 2.4m and 2.5m on Saturday morning, 21/12/19, Buildwas to peak between 3.7m and 3.9m on Saturday afternoon 21/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 07:39
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green is predicted to peak between 5.4m and 5.7m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19. Montford Bridge to peak well below flooding threshold on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Welshbridge predicted to peak between 2.4m and 2.7m on Saturday morning, 21/12/19, Buildwas to peak between 3.7m and 4m on Saturday afternoon 21/12/19, Bridgnorth to peak well below flooding threshold.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Friday, 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 15:20
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks: Crew Green is predicted to peak between 5.5m and 5.8m on Friday morning, 20/12/19. Montford Bridge to peak well below flooding threshold on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Welshbridge predicted to peak between 2.4m and 2.8m on Saturday afternoon, 21/12/19, Buildwas to peak between 3.8m and 4.2m on Sunday morning 22/12/19, Bridgnorth to peak well below flooding threshold.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday, 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 07:38
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green is predicted to peak between 5.5m and 5.8m on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19. Montford Bridge to peak between 4.8m and 5.1 on Friday afternoon, 20/12/19, Buildwas to peak between 3.9m and 4.2m on Friday afternoon 20/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Thursday, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:28
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.96m on Saturday, 14/12/19, Montford Bridge peaked at 5.46m Sunday morning, 15/12/2019, Welshbridge peaked at 2.95m Sunday afternoon, 15/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Monday afternoon 16/12/19, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.6m Monday early evening 16/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 9am on Thursday, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 07:54
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.96m on Saturday, 14/12/19, Montford Bridge peaked at 5.46m Sunday morning, 15/12/2019, Welshbridge peaked at 2.95m Sunday afternoon, 15/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Monday afternoon 16/12/19, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.6m Monday early evening 16/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise as a result over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday, 18/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 16:57
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.96m on Saturday, 14/12/19, Montford Bridge peaked at 5.46m Sunday morning, 15/12/2019, Welshbridge peaked at 2.95m Sunday afternoon, 15/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Monday afternoon 16/12/19, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.6m Monday early evening 16/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, however we expect further rainfall from Wednesday onwards and river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday, 18/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 08:34
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford and Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.96m on Saturday, 14/12/19, Montford Bridge peaked at 5.46m Sunday morning, 15/12/2019, Welshbridge peaked at 2.95m Sunday afternoon, 15/12/19, Buildwas peaked at 4.3m Monday afternoon 16/12/19, Bridgnorth peaked at 3.6m Monday early evening 16/12/19.
Little rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, however we expect further rainfall from Wednesday onwards and river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday, 17/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 17:00
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Crew Green, Montford & Welshbridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels have risen at the Buildwas & Bridgnorth river gauges.
Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations affected may include White Abbey, Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth.
Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.96m on Saturday, 14/12/19, Montford Bridge peaked at 5.46m Sunday morning, 15/12/2019, Welshbridge peaked at 2.95m Sunday afternoon, 15/12/19.
Predicted Peaks:- Buildwas 4.3m to 4.4m Monday afternoon 16/12/19, Bridgnorth 3.5m to 3.7m Monday afternoon 16/12/19.
Little rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, however we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday, 17/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 08:31
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m Saturday 14/12/19, Montford Bridge peaked at 5.4m Sunday morning 15/12/2019, Welshbridge peaked at 2.9m Sunday 15/12/19, Buildwas 4.2m to 4.4m Monday afternoon 16/12/19.
Little rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, however we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on Monday 16/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 16:26
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m Saturday 14/12/19, Montford Bridge has peaked at 5.4m this morning 15/12/2019, Welshbridge 3.0m to 3.2m Tuesday morning 17/12/19, Buildwas 4.0m to 4.3m Monday afternoon 16/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 16/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 08:13
River Severn
River levels are high but steady at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.9m Saturday 14/12/19, Montford Bridge has peaked at 5.4m this morning 15/12/2019, Welshbridge 2.9m to 3.0m Sunday morning 15/12/19, Buildwas 3.9m to 4.2m Monday afternoon 16/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Sunday 15/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 16:17
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.0m Saturday evening 14/12/19, Montford Bridge 5.1m to 5.3m overnight 14/12/19, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.0m Sunday morning 15/12/19, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.1m Sunday afternoon 15/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 15/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 08:36
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.9m to 6.0 Saturday morning 14/12/19, Montford Bridge 5.1 m to 5.3 overnight 14/12/19, Welshbridge 2.7m to 3.0m Sunday morning 15/12/19, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.1m Sunday morning 15/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 14/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 16:08
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.0 Saturday morning 14/12/19, Montford Bridge 4.9m to 5.2 14/12/19, Welshbridge 2.7m to 2.9m Sunday morning 15/12/19, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.1m Sunday morning 15/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 14/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 07:50
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.8m to 6.0 overnight Friday 13/12/19, Welshbridge 2.7m to 2.9m Saturday afternoon 14/12/19, Buildwas 3.8m to 4.1m Sunday morning 15/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 16:54
River Severn
This flood alert has been re-issued because river levels at the Crew Green, Welsh Bridge, Montford & Buildwas river gauges are expected to rise again as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury starts to flood.
Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.4m to 5.8m overnight Friday 13/12/19, Welshbridge 2.5m to 2.8m Saturday afternoon 14/12/19, Buildwas 3.7m to 4.2m Sunday morning 15/12/19.
Further rainfall is forecast on Friday. We expect river levels to begin rising tonight Thursday 12/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 08:10
River Severn
River levels are beginning to fall at the Crew Green river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green peaked at 5.2m at 19:00 on the 11/12/2019. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days and forecast rainfall may cause a further rise in levels from Thursday evening the 12/12/2019 We are closely monitoring the situation Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 on the 12/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 16:17
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon the 11/12/2019 and tomorrow, 12/12/2019. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.1 to 5.3m at 17:00. Currently no flooding is expected at other gauge locations.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days and forecast rainfall may cause a further rise in levels from Thursday evening the 12/12/2019
We are closely monitoring the situation
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on the 12/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 08:19
River Severn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Crew Green river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected/possible to begin this morning 11/12/2019. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the river. Other locations that may be affected include Shrewsbury to Upper Arley, White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn is bankfull at White Abbey. Predicted Peaks:- Crew Green 5.5m to 5.7m today.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5:00 pm on 11/12/2019, or as the situation changes.