Latest Shropshire flooding situation - 12/02/14
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Primary remain closed today as river levels remain high in the Ironbridge area.
The River Severn peaked at Ironbridge last night although levels are expected to remain constant as more wet weather and severe gales are forecast today.
Residents in properties along The Wharfage and in Court Drive, Coalbrookdale were yesterday asked to either move upstairs in their property or leave it altogether.
Pedestrian access behind the barriers on The Wharfage is being restricted, anyone who goes behind the barriers should wear a life jacket and exercise extreme care.
In Shrewsbury the river level continues to slowly fall, with a number of roads re-opening in the local area.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds in Shropshire as well as further rain.
Shropshire Flood Warnings
- River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield including Coalport
- River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury
- River Severn at Shrewsbury
- River Severn at Bridgnorth
- River Severn at Quatford
Shropshire Flood Alerts
- Severn Vyrnwy Confluence
- Rivers Tern, Perry, Roden, Strine and Meese and their tributaries
- River Teme, River Onny and River Corve & their tributaries upstream of Ludlow Flood Alert
- River Worfe, Wesley Brook and Albrighton Brook and their tributaries
- River Teme and its tributaries downstream of Ludlow
- Rea and Cound Brooks and their tributaries
- River Severn in Shropshire
- Ledwyche Brook and River Rea
The following roads are currently closed as a result of flooding
Central:
- Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury
- Sydney Avenue, Shrewsbury
- Chilton Farm Lane, Atcham
- Atcham to Cross Houses
South Shropshire:
- Park Lane, Craven Arms (under railway brodge)
- Onibury Back Lane, just north of the Ludlow Racecourse
- Doctors lane
- Bylet
- A454 at Swancote
- Pendleston (A442) - flooding between Bridgnorth & Norton is being monitored
- Riverside / Southwell
- Severn Side South
- Footpaths: - Pale Meadow - Severn Park
North Shropshire:
- Waymills, Whitchurch (by the railway bridge)
- Road between Cheswardine & Soudley
- Road between High Hatton and A53 (hopton Chapel)
- Burma Road, Park Hall
- Several local roads in Melverley
Telford & Wrekin:
- The Wharfage, Ironbridge
- Buildwas Road
- Dale Road
- Church Hill, Ironbridge
East Shropshire:
- Newport Road, Albrighton
Shropshire Car Parks Closed
- Frankwell Main
- Frankwell Riverside
- St Julian's Friars
- Severnside South car park is closed in Bridgnorth
Get the latest information
For the latest travel news see BBC Shropshire or Free Radio travel pages.
For the latest flooding information visit the Environment Agency website.
