River levels continue to rise in Shropshire
Phase two of flood barriers were today going up in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, as river levels continue to rise in the county.
Temporary flood defences in Ironbridge will be deployed tomorrow morning.
Frankwell Main and Riverside car parks in Shrewsbury remain closed today, St Julian’s Friars car park is being monitored overnight by Shropshire Council.
Flood warnings are currently in force for:
- River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury
- River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield including Coalport
- River Severn at Montford Bridge and Shrawardine
- River Perry at Mytton
- River Vyrnwy at Melverley including Melverley Green
- River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook.
Flood alerts have been issued for:
- River Teme and its tributaries downstream of Ludlow
- Rea and Cound Brooks and their tributaries
- River Teme, River Onny and River Corve & their tributaries upstream of Ludlow
- Rivers Tern, Perry, Roden, Strine and Meese and their tributaries
- River Severn in Shropshire
- Severn Vyrnwy Confluence
For the latest information visit the Environment Agency website.
