River Severn to peak in Ironbridge today
The River Severn is to peak in Ironbridge today with levels already slowly dropping in Shrewsbury following a peak on Monday afternoon.
The River Severn peaked at just below 4m in Shrewsbury, at Ironbridge a peak of between 5.1m and 5.4m is expected.
The river is also due to peak in Bridgnorth later.
Flood barriers remain in place in place at Frankwell in Shrewsbury.
Frankwell Main Car Park is now partially open but still has floodwater around three sides of the car park. There are only about 200 spaces available. Frankwell Riverside Car Park has 6 blue badge and 15 standard bays available.
The Wharfage in Ironbridge is closed to traffic but businesses are fully accessible on foot and are open as usual.
Multiple warnings and alerts are still in force along the Severn in Shropshire.
Current Flood Warnings
- River Severn at Bridgnorth
- River Severn at Hampton Loade and Highley
- River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield
- River Severn at Quatford
- River Severn at Shrewsbury
- River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury
Current Flood Alerts
- River Severn in Shropshire
- Severn Vyrnwy Confluence
- The River Dee Catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester
Road Closures due to Flooding
- Gravel Hill Road
- Sydney Avenue
- Chilton Farm Lane, Atcham
- Atcham to Cross Houses
- The Wharfage, Ironbridge
