River levels remain high but are falling at the Bridgnorth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Other locations that may be affected include Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Access to properties along Riverside in Bridgnorth may be impacted. Crew Green peaked at 6.21m on 13/06/19, Montford peaked at 5.93m on 14/06/19, Welshbridge peaked at 3.66m on 15/06/19, Buildwas peaked at 4.93m on 15/06/19, Bridgnorth peaked at 4.3m on 15/06/19. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming week. Currently river levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on 18/06/19, or as the situation changes.
This information last updated 4:46pm, Monday 17th June.
River Severn in Shropshire
Region: Midlands
Counties covered: Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Worcestershire
Watercourses covered: River Severn
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