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Latest flooding information and advice – 21 February 2022 (last updated 10.30pm)

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Updated: 10.30pm Monday 21 February

Storm Franklin is continuing to cause severe disruption across the county, leaving many roads impassable and homes and businesses flooded.

At 10.30pm (Monday 21 February 2022) there were 13 Flood Warnings and 12 Flood Alerts which have been issued by the Environment Agency, instructing those living near the county’s watercourses to take action or be prepared for flooding.

Shrewsbury Bus Station has been closed and a number of car parks across the county are also shut.

Shropshire Council’s highways teams are working around the clock to close roads and car parks and make sure people who need them have sandbags to protect their homes and businesses.

Shropshire Council staff have been working hard all night

Here’s the latest information from around the county, although things are changing quickly:

Bridgnorth and surrounding areas 

A flood warning was issued for the River Severn at Bridgnorth, Quatford, Hampton Loade and Highley. River levels are still rising and are expected to peak on Wednesday. They will most likely remain high for the next few days.

In Bridgnorth properties on Severnside, Severn Terrace, Riverside and caravan parks, as well as properties in and around Hampton Loade and Highley may be affected.

Road closures

  • Footpath from Bylet to Wellmeadow
  • Southwell Riverside
  • Severnside South Road and The Boat Yard
  • Doctors Lane
  • Severn Terrace
  • Quayside
  • Riverside and Friars Street
  • A442 – Telford to Bridgnorth (Upstream of Bridgnorth and Fort Pendlestone

Car Park closures

  • Riverside car park
  • Riverside West elevated car park

Any displaced resident permit holders holding a valid permit may park on Innage Lane Car Park or Severn Street Car Park during the road closures.

Llanymynech and surrounding areas 

A Flood Warning has been issued for the River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook, Melverley and Llanymynech. River levels here have peaked this evening at Crew Green but remain high.

Flooding has affected properties and roads in and around Melverley and Maesbrook, including Melverley to Melverley Green and Ponthen to Melverley roads.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue have been in the area all day and have successfully rescued 14 people and four dogs from their homes.

People being rescued from their homes in Melverley by Shropshire Fire and Rescue.

People being rescued from their homes in Melverley by Shropshire Fire and Rescue.

Ludlow

This Flood Warning has now been removed. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding may still affect roads and low lying land.

Shrewsbury  

Roads  

With river levels rising, the council is currently closing a number of roads and getting ready to close others, including:

  • Gravel Hill Lane
  • Longden Coleham
  • Coleham Head
  • Smithfield Road
  • Coton Hill
  • Chester Street/Cross Street
  • Sydney Avenue
  • Atcham to Cross Houses and Chiltern Farm Lane
  • Coleham Head Lane Closure into Town Centre
  • Berwick Road
  • Old Coleham
  • Victoria Avenue
  • Williams Way
  • Raven Meadows at the Roushill side
  • Roushill
  • Cressage to Eaton Constantine
  • Atcham to Berwick Wharf
  • B4380 Shrewsbury to Atcham
  • Castle Foregate
  • Wyle Cop and English Bridge to Gyratory – to close imminently
Shropshire Council Pump deployed at bottom of Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury.

Shropshire Council pump deployed at bottom of Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury. Picture taken at 7pm on 21 February 2022.

Footpath closures

  • Greyfriars Bridge to The Weir
  • The Pig trough to West Midland Showground
  • New Street to The Stew/Frankwell Riverside Car Park

Bus station

Shrewsbury bus station is closed due to risk of rising water affecting routes into and out of the bus station.

Temporary bus terminus drop off/pick up points are now at:

  • New Park Road near Beacalls Lane
  • Abbey Foregate Car Park
  • Outside Theatre Severn

 Car parks

If you are thinking of driving into the town centre, please use the Park & Ride Services instead.

  • Frankwell Riverside Car Park – closed due to occupation by our partner the Environment Agency.
  • Frankwell Main Car Park – closed until further notice.
  • St Julian’s Friar’s Car Park – closed until further notice.
  • Raven Meadows multi-storey – closed due to a power outage

The council is urging people to only and travel if they need to and not to, under any circumstances, enter flood water.

Barriers have gone up in Coleham

 

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