Shropshire Flooding Situation – 04/12/15
The River Severn has peaked in Bridgnorth with levels beginning to fall, barriers however remain in place at Shrewsbury and Ironbridge.
With further rain yesterday, levels on the River Severn are expected to one again rise, but they are not expected to exceed those already seen this week.
Flood barriers are expected to remain in place over the weekend.
Shropshire Flood Warnings
River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook
River Vyrnwy at Melverley
River Severn at Montford Bridge and Shrawardine
River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury
River Severn at Shrewsbury
River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield
River Severn at Quatford
River Severn at Hampton Loade and Highley
River Perry at Mytton
Shropshire Flood Alerts
River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries upstream of Ludlow Flood Alert
River Severn in Shropshire
Severn Vyrnwy Confluence
Road Closures
Shrewsbury Area:
- Old Coleham
- Gravel Hill Lane
- Sydney Avenue
- Chilton Farm Lane Atcham
- Atcham to Cross Houses
- Lane closure at Coleham Head (due to pumps in place)
Telford & Wrekin:
- The Wharfage, Ironbridge
Bridgnorth:
- Doctors Lane
- Footpaths to Severn Park and Well Meadow
- Severnside South
Car parks closed due to flooding:
- Frankwell Main, Shrewsbury
- Frankwell Riverside, Shrewsbury
- St Julian's Friars Long Stay Car Park now part open, no overnight parking, 100 spaces
For the latest flooding information visit the Environment Agency website.
