Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High river levels today may lead to continued flooding. Flooding is possible on 22nd January 2026. River levels are forecast to rise again this evening and overnight into tomorrow as a result of further rainfall. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the Ledyche Brook and River Rea. Locations that may be affected include Cleobury Mortimer, Neen Sollars and Caynham.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:30AM on 23rd January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 8:53am, Thursday 22nd January.
Ledwyche Brook and River Rea
Region: West Midlands
Country: England
Counties covered: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire
Watercourses covered: Ledwyche Brook, River Rea
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Ledwyche Brook and River Rea.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
No current or recent warnings.