Cleanup begins following flash flooding in Shropshire
A clean up operation is underway at locations across Shropshire affected by flooding following yesterday’s heavy rain.
Motorists across the county reported poor driving conditions, trains were put out of service, schools were forced to close and homes were flooded as up to 71mm of rain fell in the county.
This morning a clean-up operation is underway in Coalbrookdale with the Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School remaining closed.
In Shrewsbury the A49 Battlefield Link Road remains closed as water remains underneath Battlefield bridge, a number of vehicles remain in flood water.
Arriva Trains Wales services have delays of around 30 minutes following line flooding on some routes. Passengers are being advised to check online for the latest service disruptions.
Frankwell long stay car park is also closed as the levels of the River Severn are monitored.
A flood warning is in force for the River Vyrnwy at Melverley including Melverley Green. A Flood alert is in operation for the River Severn in Shropshire.
Flood alerts have also been issued for:
- The rivers Tern, Perry, Roden, Strine and Meese and their tributaries.
- Rea and Cound Brooks and their tributaries.
- River Teme and its tributaries downstream of Ludlow.
- River Teme, River Onny and River Corve & their tributaries upstream of Ludlow.
