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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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River Severn to peak in Ironbridge today

The River Severn is to peak in Ironbridge today with levels already slowly dropping in Shrewsbury following a peak on Monday afternoon.

Photo of flood defences working at Ironbridge during previous high river levels
Photo of flood defences working at Ironbridge during previous high river levels

The River Severn peaked at just below 4m in Shrewsbury, at Ironbridge a peak of between 5.1m and 5.4m is expected.

The river is also due to peak in Bridgnorth later.

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Flood barriers remain in place in place at Frankwell in Shrewsbury.

Frankwell Main Car Park is now partially open but still has floodwater around three sides of the car park. There are only about 200 spaces available. Frankwell Riverside Car Park has 6 blue badge and 15 standard bays available.

The Wharfage in Ironbridge is closed to traffic but businesses are fully accessible on foot and are open as usual.

Multiple warnings and alerts are still in force along the Severn in Shropshire.

Current Flood Warnings

Current Flood Alerts

Road Closures due to Flooding

  • Gravel Hill Road
  • Sydney Avenue
  • Chilton Farm Lane, Atcham
  • Atcham to Cross Houses
  • The Wharfage, Ironbridge
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