River Severn in Shropshire

Flood alert area River Severn Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Worcestershire West Midlands

Flood Alert Active Warning

Raised: 26 Oct 2026 at 10:02am • Updated: 26 Oct 2026 at 10:02am

High river levels today may lead to flooding.

Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at White Abbey, floodplain may be filling at Hayes Basin. Crew Green peaked overnight at 4.99m. Additional rainfall is forecast today which is expected to increase river levels and may exceed the flood alert thresholds again in this area. This additional rainfall may also impact other gauge locations in this area.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

Welsh Bridge in this area

River Severn • Shrewsbury • 4.9 km (downstream)

Easing · normal — Easing — down from 2.07 at 08:15, now 2.04

2.04 m

48min ago

Montford in this area

River Severn • Montford • 12.6 km (downstream)

Falling · normal — Down from 4.15 at 03:00, now 3.91

3.91 m

33min ago

Buildwas in this area

River Severn • Buildwas • 12.8 km (upstream)

Crested · normal — Rose 0.35 m since 03:00 — peaked 2.63 at 11:30, now 2.62 and holding

2.62 m

33min ago

Cae Howel

River Severn • Cae Howel • 19.8 km (upstream)

River Severn • Crewgreen • 20.9 km (upstream)

Falling · normal — Down from 4.94 at 02:45, now 4.46

4.46 m

48min ago

Llandrinio River Station

Severn • Llandrinio • 24.1 km (downstream)

Falling · normal — Down from 5.22 at 04:15, now 4.81

4.81 m

18min ago

Bridgnorth in this area

River Severn • Bridgnorth • 25.4 km (upstream)

Rising · normal — Up 0.36 m since 02:30, still rising (0.03 m/h)

1.83 m

48min ago

Buttington River Station

Severn • Buttington • 28.3 km (downstream)

Falling · normal — Down from 3.72 at 04:00, now 2.84

Castle Foregate in this area

Bagley Brook • Shrewsbury • 4.8 km

Easing · normal — Easing — down from 0.42 at 07:30, now 0.40

0.40 m

48min ago

Flood Event History (50)

26 Oct 2026 at 10:02am Flood Alert

25 Oct 2026 at 3:15pm Flood Alert

Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Sunday 25 October into Monday 26 October. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridg...

15 Mar 2026 at 8:22am Flood Alert

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care o...

14 Mar 2026 at 8:36am Flood Alert

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 14 March 2026.  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull ...

13 Mar 2026 at 4:25pm Flood Alert

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the river from Shrewsbury to Upper Arley. Locations that may be affected are White Abbey, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. River Severn bankfull at...

22 Feb 2026 at 9:30am Flood Alert

6 Feb 2026 at 12:58pm Flood Alert

12 Jan 2026 at 9:51am Flood Alert

16 Dec 2025 at 4:09pm Flood Alert

30 Nov 2025 at 5:01pm Flood Alert

11 Nov 2025 at 4:24pm Flood Alert

5 Nov 2025 at 8:35am Flood Alert

5 Oct 2025 at 8:12am Flood Alert

21 Sep 2025 at 8:57am Flood Alert

24 Feb 2025 at 2:37pm Flood Alert

5 Jan 2025 at 3:19pm Flood Alert

1 Jan 2025 at 3:48pm Flood Alert

5 Dec 2024 at 4:40pm Flood Alert

23 Nov 2024 at 6:17pm Flood Alert

17 Oct 2024 at 4:39pm Flood Alert

1 Oct 2024 at 2:27pm Flood Alert

7 Apr 2024 at 7:30am Flood Alert

28 Mar 2024 at 8:24pm Flood Alert

18 Feb 2024 at 1:50pm Flood Alert

8 Feb 2024 at 1:09pm Flood Alert

22 Jan 2024 at 2:45pm Flood Alert

2 Jan 2024 at 7:31pm Flood Alert

29 Dec 2023 at 9:11am Flood Alert

24 Dec 2023 at 1:54pm Flood Alert

14 Dec 2023 at 8:57am Flood Alert

9 Dec 2023 at 9:19am Flood Alert

20 Nov 2023 at 7:29am Flood Alert

13 Nov 2023 at 4:38pm Flood Alert

10 Nov 2023 at 5:12pm Flood Alert

5 Nov 2023 at 11:42pm Flood Alert

20 Oct 2023 at 12:15pm Flood Alert

14 Oct 2023 at 4:12am Flood Alert

12 Mar 2023 at 4:50pm Flood Alert

11 Jan 2023 at 2:08am Flood Alert

1 Jan 2023 at 4:21pm Flood Alert

29 Dec 2022 at 1:18pm Flood Alert

24 Nov 2022 at 1:44pm Flood Alert

20 Feb 2022 at 8:58am Flood Alert

19 Feb 2022 at 9:45am Flood Alert

15 Feb 2022 at 2:59pm Flood Alert

7 Feb 2022 at 8:18am Flood Alert

6 Feb 2022 at 12:27pm Flood Alert

8 Jan 2022 at 5:20pm Flood Alert

30 Dec 2021 at 3:14pm Flood Alert

14 Dec 2021 at 8:35am Flood Alert

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This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 209030 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 031WAF103

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