Flood Alert Info - Rea Brook and Cound Brook
Area Description
Rea and Cound Brooks and their tributaries.
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 20 Oct 2024 06:34
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today 20/10/2024.
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 4pm today, Sunday 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 15:36
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today 19/10/2024.
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 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 07:42
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today 19/10/2024.
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 4pm on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:49
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today 18/10/2024.
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 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 07:42
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high today 18/10/2024.
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 4pm on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 15:57
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
No further significant rainfall is forecast until Friday evening.
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 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 07:08
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 4pm on Thursday 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 13:47
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:47
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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 the 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 09:23
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 the 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 16:24
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight tonight. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton from early tomorrow morning 30/09/24. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight tonight 29/09/2024 into tomorrow 30/09/2024. 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 the 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 16:23
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further light showers are forecast today, 27/09/2024 and further rain on Sunday 29/09/2024 into Monday. 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 9am on 28/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 07:44
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 5pm today, 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 18:59
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Sep 2024 18:19
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from midnight tonight, Sunday 08/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of today, becoming drier on Monday and then unsettled from Tuesday onwards. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday. 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 9:00 am on Monday 09/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 16:23
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington.
The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next days. 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 Friday 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 06:04
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 6 am Thursday 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast over the next days. 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 17:00 on 28/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 15:05
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 6 am Thursday 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next days. 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 28/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:35
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected 22/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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 and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00am 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 07:19
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning, 22/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/02/24.
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 today, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 07:29
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today Sunday, 18/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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.
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 10 Feb 2024 16:11
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are falling at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
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 am on 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 07:50
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are falling but remain above the flood risk threshold at the Hookagate river gauge. 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast 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 5 pm on 10/02/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 16:33
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen but remain steady at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
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 am on 10/02/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:48
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
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 6 pm on 09/02/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 12:38
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today and tomorrow, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
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 11 am tomorrow, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:05
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge following recent 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast and 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 10am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:47
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast and 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 6pm today, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:38
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast and 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 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:22
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are currently falling at the Hookagate river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. However, expected to rise again overnight to night.
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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast over the next 48 hours, and we expect river levels to rise again as a result of this rainfall.
Levels are predicted to remain high until Wednesday, 03/01/24. 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 on 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 18:30
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have fallen but remain high at the Hookagate river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to rise again as a result of this rainfall. Levels are predicted to remain high until Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24. 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 10am on 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 06:48
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. River levels may fall then rise again. 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, Monday 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 17:28
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. River levels may fall then rise again. 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 10am on Monday 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 07:44
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rain is forecast 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 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 18:04
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast and we expect river levels to rise again and 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 10am tomorrow, 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 06:49
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast. We expect river levels to rise again and 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 6pm today, 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 17:35
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
We expect river levels to rise again tomorrow, 30/12/2023, and 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 10am tomorrow, 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 07:44
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 6pm today, 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 17:17
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 am tomorrow 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 14:54
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 18:00 today 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 19:06
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later on this evening and into tomorrow. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 09:20
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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 10:00am Sunday 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:07
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of persistent 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 05/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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 morning, 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 08:50
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. We expect river levels to remain high for most of today, 04/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated before 6pm this evening, 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 17:12
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high for most of tomorrow, 04/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 00:27
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
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 2 Nov 2023 15:29
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
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 09:59
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
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 13 Mar 2023 12:58
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate 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 to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 08:03
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 13/03/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 15:30
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this afternoon, 12/03/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday evening into 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.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 02:42
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
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.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 14:58
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 08/01/23.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2022 18:13
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, Thursday, 03/03/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
No further significant rainfall is forecast before the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday morning, 04/03/22.
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 by 9am on Friday 04/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2022 17:26
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, 28/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 01/03/22.
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 10am on 01/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 17:58
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are now falling slowly at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain adjacent to the gauge on the left bank may be flooded.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22. Some 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 6pm, Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:19
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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, Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 23:42
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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, Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 18:29
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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 3am tomorrow, Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 10:26
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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 7pm today, Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 18:52
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend 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 10am on Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 09:57
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but have started to fall at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend 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 7pm on Saturday 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 18:12
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate 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 Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over 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 11am on Saturday 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:45
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 09:00 and 11:00 this morning, 18/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 20/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services 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 this evening, 18/02/22 by 6pm, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 14:07
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected today 15/02/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow.
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 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 17:02
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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 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 8 Dec 2021 12:00
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between today, 08/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 08/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 07:32
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land is still occurring. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington.
The weather forecast is settled over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm Sunday 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 01:05
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land is occurring. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days. River levels could rise further as a result of recent rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am Sunday 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 16:11
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land is occurring.
Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1am Sunday 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 08:54
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land is occuring. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm on Saturday 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 00:42
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land is imminent. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 17:10
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land is imminent. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 1am on 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 00:57
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are high but begging to fall slowly at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding continues to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
The forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, so may cause river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 by 9am Wednesday, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 16:36
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
The forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, so may cause river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 by 1am Wednesday, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:41
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation and are checking weather forecasts.
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 by 5pm Tuesday, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 23:30
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation and are checking weather forecasts.
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 by 9am Tuesday, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 15:55
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation and are checking weather forecasts.
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 by midnight, tonight, Monday, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 07:55
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight Sunday on 23/02/20. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking weather forecasts.
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 by 4pm on Monday, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 23:32
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels peaked at 1.38m on the afternoon of Sunday, 23/02/20 at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are now falling, but are forecast to rise again from Monday morning, 24/02/20. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, Sunday 23/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking weather forecasts. 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 by 8am on Monday, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 16:47
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight last night. Predicted peaks: 1.2 to 1.4m by Sunday evening, 23/02/2020. Consequently, flooding is continuing to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is likely to have started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight tonight and in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 24/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking weather forecasts. 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 by 23:45 this evening, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 07:29
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight on Saturday. Predicted peaks: 1.2 to 1.4m. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning Sunday, 23/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 3pm on 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 00:26
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are falling slowly at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:02
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are falling slowly at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 2am on Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:51
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:09
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:34
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. 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 using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 21:06
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rain is. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues today, Sunday, 16/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain starts to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is expected over 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 using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:08
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues today, Sunday, 16/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain starts to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. 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 Sunday 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:54
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are rising at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 19:00 today Saturday, 15/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain starts to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 8am on Sunday 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 07:51
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
Levels are expected to rise again this evening causing flooding of low lying farm land. 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 5pm Saturday 15/02/2020 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 19:08
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
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 15:12
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
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.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 8pm 14/02/20 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:52
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels at the Hookagate river gauge remain high as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington.
The floodplain may be filling adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further showers are forecast overnight tonight, 10/02/2020, with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:21
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels at the Hookagate river gauge remain high as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington.
The floodplain may be filling adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20, with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm today the 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 08:10
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels at the Hookagate river gauge remain high as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain may be filling adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rainfall is forecast today Monday, 10/02/20, with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1pm today,10/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:24
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/02/2020 and tomorrow, 10/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank. Further rain is forecast for Tuesday with unsettled conditions continuing into the week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:57
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:34
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week.
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 14:00 on 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:05
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rain is forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week.
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 14:00 on 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 14:20
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
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 13 Jan 2020 19:24
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 21:00 and midnight tonight, 13/01/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until midnight on 13/01/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are 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 9am on 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 08:59
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin this morning, Thursday, 09/01/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain may start to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise throughout this morning, Thursday, 09/01/2020.
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 5pm on Thursday 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 18:14
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall this evening and overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 3am and 8am tomorrow morning Thursday 09/01/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain may start to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise until mid morning on Thursday 09/01/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Thursday 09/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 15:20
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding could affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
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 and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 07:33
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels have risen at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding could affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 21st December.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Thursday 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 18:18
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10pm this evening, 18/12/19. Flooding could affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain has started to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 16:45
Rea Brook, Cound Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hookagate river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 01:00 onwards tomorrow morning, 13/12/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton. Other locations that may be affected include Minsterley, Pontesford and Harrington. The floodplain is starting to fill adjacent to the gauge on the left bank.
We expect river levels to remain high until 18:00 on 13/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.