A Flood Alert was issued for Severn Vyrnwy confluence in Shropshire between 25th February 2026 and 1st March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Severn, River Vyrnwy.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Severn at Crew Green rose 1.79m, peaking at 4.90m, while the River Severn at Cae Howel climbed 1.77m.
Environment Agency advice issued
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 peak:- , Cae Howel 3.67m on 28/02 10PM. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Green | River Severn | +1.79m | 4.90m |
| Cae Howel | River Severn | +1.77m | 4.47m |
| Buckley Farm | Pentre Brook | +1.70m | 3.10m |
| Cae Howel | New Cut | +1.48m | 4.19m |
| Montford | River Severn | +1.40m | 4.20m |
| Hayes Basin | Field Drain | +0.72m | 1.69m |
| Welsh Bridge | River Severn | +0.69m | 2.29m |
| Maesbrook | Flood Channel | +0.28m | 0.67m |
| Llanyblodwel | River Tanat | +0.27m | 0.92m |
| Yeaton | River Perry | +0.15m | 0.50m |