A Flood Alert was issued for Tern and Perry catchments in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin between 25th February 2026 and 4th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Tern, River Perry.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Severn at Buildwas rose 1.87m, peaking at 3.45m, while the River Tern at Walcot climbed 0.83m.
Environment Agency advice issued
River levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Wolverley to Newport. Other locations that may be affected include Market Drayton, Wem, and Rodington. 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 5th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildwas | River Severn | +1.87m | 3.45m |
| Walcot | River Tern | +0.83m | 2.02m |
| Rodington | River Roden | +0.50m | 1.00m |
| Whitleyford Bridge | Lonco Brook | +0.41m | 0.62m |
| Tibberton | River Meese | +0.25m | 0.53m |
| Shifnal | Wesley Brook | +0.23m | 0.46m |
| Ternhill | River Tern | +0.23m | 0.52m |
| Yeaton | River Perry | +0.19m | 0.50m |