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Maesbrook Flooding

Shropshire • Live river level monitoring on Flood Channel
1 monitoring station
1 river
5 warning areas
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Flood risk in Maesbrook today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 18:45:55 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Maesbrook
Maesbrook
Village in Shropshire, England

Maesbrook is a village in Shropshire, England. Maesbury and Maesbury Marsh are about a mile north of Maesbrook. Pant is also nearby, just north of Llanymynech.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Maesbrook’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
16 Mar 2026 09:31 Flood Alert
Tern and Perry catchments
16 Mar 2026 09:29 Flood Alert
Severn Vyrnwy confluence
16 Mar 2026 07:13 Flood Alert
Tern and Perry catchments
16 Mar 2026 07:13 Flood Alert
Severn Vyrnwy confluence
15 Mar 2026 08:33 Flood Alert
Tern and Perry catchments
15 Mar 2026 08:31 Flood Alert
Severn Vyrnwy confluence

The watercourse nearest Maesbrook

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Afon Morda (River Morda), about 270 m from the middle of Maesbrook's gauges. It flows into Afon Efyrnwy (River Vyrnwy) about 1.8 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Afon Morda (River Morda) nearest the middle of Maesbrook's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Maesbrook

Maesbrook is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Flood Channel, in Shropshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Flood Channel is monitored by 1 station (Maesbrook). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Maesbrook. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook; Severn Vyrnwy confluence; River Vyrnwy at Melverley including Melverley Green; River Tanat at Llanyblodwel.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Maesbrook. None of the 2 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Maesbrook, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Maesbrook

Maesbrook gets about 745 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 80 mm; driest March, 50 mm). That is 36% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 3.0 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Maesbrook

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)
  • 2004-02-03 — Upper Severn - February 2004 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Maesbrook today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Maesbrook?

Maesbrook has river level monitoring on Flood Channel — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Maesbrook?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Maesbrook flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 40 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1998. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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