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Tibberton Flooding

Shropshire • Live river level monitoring on River Meese
1 monitoring station
1 river
1 warning area
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Flood risk in Tibberton today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 12:32:44 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Tibberton
Tibberton
Village in Shropshire, England

Tibberton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Tibberton and Cherrington, in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. In 1961 the parish had a population of 319. On 1 April 1988 the parish was abolished to form "Tibberton & Cherrington".

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Tibberton’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

Does it flood near Tibberton?

Towns and villages near Tibberton with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Telford

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Tibberton

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Meese, about 10 m from the middle of Tibberton's gauges. It flows into the River Tern about 5.7 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 the River Meese nearest the middle of Tibberton'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 Tibberton

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Meese is monitored by 1 station (Tibberton). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There is 1 Environment Agency flood warning area within 10km of Tibberton. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Rivers Tern, Perry, Roden, Strine and Meese and their tributaries.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 3 storm overflows within 5km of Tibberton. None of the 3 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 Tibberton, 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 Tibberton

Tibberton gets about 675 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 69 mm; driest March, 42 mm). That is 42% 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), 2.0 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 Tibberton

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 →

  • 2000-09-01 — Autumn 2000 (Upper Severn) (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 Tibberton today?

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

Which rivers affect Tibberton?

Tibberton has river level monitoring on River Meese — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Tibberton?

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 Tibberton flooded before?

No recorded flood outline is mapped around the Tibberton town centre means no flood was mapped here, which is not evidence none happened: the Environment Agency mapped only some floods, mapping effort rose sharply after about 2000, and surface-water flooding is largely absent from this record. FloodRadar has separately logged 10 flood warnings or alerts for the Shropshire area since February 2026. See the flood history link below.

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