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Shropshire Floods: River Severn Breaches Banks
10 Dec
Summary
- River Severn flood warnings are active for Shrewsbury areas.
- Frankwell car park in Shrewsbury has been closed overnight.
- A pump is deployed at Coleham gyratory to manage rising waters.
Heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise significantly across Shropshire, prompting flood warnings and local infrastructure closures. In Shrewsbury, Frankwell car park has been shut overnight as a precautionary measure. Water company Severn Trent is actively deploying a pump at the Coleham gyratory to address the increasing water flow.
The Environment Agency has issued an official flood warning for key areas along the River Severn in Shrewsbury, specifically the Showground and The Quarry. Flooding is anticipated overnight, potentially affecting local offices and areas on Gravel Hill Lane, highlighting the immediate threat.
Similar warnings are in place for the River Vyrnwy near Maesbrook and Melverley, close to the Welsh border. Drain plugs were also installed along the Wharfage in Ironbridge earlier on Wednesday, indicating broader concerns about flood defenses and preparedness in the region.
