Flood barriers go up as alerts issued for Shropshire - with video and pictures
Flood barriers went up in Shrewsbury today as the River Severn broke its banks. Riverside footpaths were also flooded in Ironbridge.
The Environment Agency installed low-level flood barriers at Frankwell in Shrewsbury.
Food alerts were issued for the River Severn in the county, the River Worfe and Tern and Perry Catchments.
Flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - have been issued for River Severn in Shropshire, River Worfe, Severn Vyrnwy Confluence, Tern and Perry Catchments, the River Dee Catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester and the Upper Teme.
One official flood warning was removed for the River Vyrnwy at Melverley.
Dave Throup, from the Environment Agency, said a peak of water is travelling to the county from the River Vyrnwy.
He said: "Another challenging day for our folks managing typical flooding on the River Severn.
"We’ve now got two peaks of water 60 miles apart.
"One from weekend rain from Worcester to Gloucester the other from Monday night’s rain in Wales now approaching Shrewsbury.
"We've put the lowest level flood barriers up in Shrewsbury as heavy rain was expected throughout the day but we're not concerned, it should then improve."
This afternoon bright spells will give way to frequent showers, with some heavy bursts at times. Some hail and thunder is possible too.
Showers will ease away this evening, but patchy rain will return overnight. It will turn drier in the early hours and skies will clear, allowing for a touch of frost.
West Mercia Search and Rescue's chairman Andy MacCauley said there are hidden dangers in flood water.
He said: "There is approximately 200 tonnes of water passing down the Severn every second, with flooding having swept debris, farm chemicals, animals and rubbish up as it flows."
The river rose in Ironbridge and crept up the paths, meaning dogs could not have their usual walks.
Alfie the four-year-old cavapoois the resident pet at Ironbridge Antiques, Arts and Crafts Centre, and his walk was disturbed by the river.
Lucy Byard, from the centre, said: "The river affects the street before it affects the centre. It only floods us when it's really bad, the last time we flooded was 13 years ago.
"A couple of customers have mentioned how the river is rising, but I don't think it's anything for us to have to worry about.
"Alfie sits in the centre every day and has a walk in the morning, he was taken out this morning but couldn't get too close to the river."
Wide parts of the UK were affected by rain and snow over the bank holiday weekend, sparking a rise in water levels.
One official flood warning - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - has been issued for the River Vyrnwy at Melverley.
Crew Green gauge was 5.91 metres and rising on Tuesday, while a peak level of between 5.8 and 6.1 metres was expected to occur this morning.
Montford gauge was measured at 4.66 metres and rising and a peak level of between 4.8 and 5.3 metres was expected to occur today.
Welsh Bridge gauge was 2.48 metres and steady. A peak level of between 2.5 and 2.9 metres is expected to occur this morning.
Buildwas gauge was 3.56 metres and rising. A peak level of between 3.7 and 4.2 metres is expected to occur this afternoon Bridgnorth gauge was 2.75 metres and rising.
