Flood Alert remains in place for River Severn in Shropshire
A Flood Alert remains on the River Severn in Shropshire today, with a number of Flood Warnings also in place.
Flood Warnings remain in place on the River Severn at Montford Bridge and Shrawardine, the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Jackfield, Quatford and at Hampton Loade and Highley.
John Curtin, Head of Incident Management at the Environment Agency, said: "Our teams are out around the clock to minimise the risks and prepare for flooding, clearing drainage channels and ensuring that flood defences are working properly.
"We would urge people in at risk areas to keep up to date with the latest situation by checking the Environment Agency website and remain prepared for flooding in their area by signing up to receive free flood warnings."
