Multiple flood warnings now in place for Shropshire with homes 'at risk of flooding'
Flood warnings were put in place across Shropshire and its border, meaning flooding is expected in Shrewsbury and people are urged to act.
It comes after the Environment Agency upgraded its flood alert to a warning for the River Severn at Frankwell, Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon.
Three additional flood warnings were put in place for the River Severn at West Mid Showground and The Quarry in Shrewsbury; the River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook and the River Vyrnwy at Melverley, although by Friday afternoon only the Shrewsbury warnings remained in place.
The upgrade from 'alert' to 'warning' means that flooding is now expected in these areas and homes are at risk of flooding.
The warning reads: "Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions.
"Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have."
Riverside areas further downstream of Shrewsbury, including the Ironbridge Gorge and Bridgnorth, are still covered by a flood alert although the water levels remain within the normal range.
Flood barriers were put in place in Shrewsbury on Wednesday and the Frankwell car parks has been closed.
Toilets in the Quarry park have been closed because of flooded sewers, Shropshire Town Council said.
"Lower Quarry [toilets] are currently closed due to flooded sewers. Upper Quarry [toilets] will be closed later due to flooded sewers.
"Alternative toilets are available at Abbey Foregate, Market Hall or Shopping Centre. Apologies for any inconvenience."
However, river levels at Montford are falling as the peak passed yesterday, with 225 tonnes of water passing through.
Four flood alerts remain in place for the River Dee catchment area from Whitchurch to Chester; the River Severn in Shropshire; the Severn Vyrnwy confluence and the Tern and Perry catchments.
This means that flooding is possible in these areas and people have been urged to avoid using using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding.
Flood defences have been put in place further down the river in Bewdley.
For the latest updates, visit check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
