Flood warnings in Shropshire right now

From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October

Where flood warnings are issued in Shropshire

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 38 places in Shropshire: 26 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 12 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Severn, River Teme, River Vyrnwy, River Corve, Rea Brook and Kyre Brook, among others.

Brimfield Brook at Orleton and Brimfield · Kyre Brook at Tenbury Wells · Rea Brook in Shrewsbury · River Corve at Ludlow · River Onny tributaries at Craven Arms · River Severn at Bridgnorth · River Severn at Buildwas · River Severn at Coleham Head, Shrewsbury · River Severn at Fort Pendlestone and Severn Hall · River Severn at Frankwell, Shrewsbury · River Severn at Hampton Loade and Highley · River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield · River Severn at Pentre · River Severn at Quatford · River Severn at Shrawardine, Montford Bridge and Mytton · River Severn at Shrewsbury · River Severn at Sutton Wharf · River Severn at Wellmeadow Estate, Bridgnorth · River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury · River Tanat at Llanyblodwel · River Teme at Little Hereford and Ashford Carbonel · River Teme at Ludlow · River Teme at Tenbury Wells and Burford · River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook · River Vyrnwy at Melverley · Wesley Brook at Shifnal

What the three levels mean

• Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
• Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
• Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Questions

Are there any flood warnings in Shropshire right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Shropshire right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?

A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.

How many places in Shropshire can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 26 flood warning areas and 12 flood alert areas in Shropshire, on rivers and coasts including the River Severn, River Teme, River Vyrnwy and River Corve.

How do I get flood warnings for Shropshire on my phone?

Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.

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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.