Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12th February 2026.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood.
Observed peaks:- Llanymynech 3.98m Friday 06/02 PM. Cae Howel 4.31m Tuesday 10/02 PM.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13th February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 8:12am, Thursday 12th February.
Severn Vyrnwy confluence
Region: West Midlands
Country: England
Counties covered: Shropshire
Watercourses covered: River Severn, River Vyrnwy
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Severn Vyrnwy confluence.
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.