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Latest flooding information: UPDATE Saturday 21 October 5pm

Related topics: Climate change / environment / Community / Health / Highways, transport and environmental maintenance / Housing / Partner organisations

Shropshire has experienced an exceptional rain episode.  There is a weak fragmenting band of rain across the south of the county but this will be improving through the day.

A largely dry day is expected tomorrow.

Following updated prediction from the Environment Agency, Shropshire Council’s highways team are in the process of implementing a traffic management plan around Shrewsbury.

Already in place with below roads closed:

Gravel Hill Lane

Sydney Ave

Coleham Head Lane Closure (Severn Trent pump deployment)

Atcham to Cross Houses

Chiltern Farm Lane

Roads to be closed at midnight:

Berwick Road

Old Coleham

Victoria Ave

Roads to be closed at 05:00 Sunday 22 October 

Longden Coleham into town centre

Williams Way

Raven Meadows

Smithfield Rd (lane closure)

Roushill

Please do not call Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to report flooded roads, unless there is a danger to life. Shropshire Council’s highways can be contacted on 0345 678 9006.

Flood barriers are now in place in Frankwell, Shrewsbury.

Frankwell and St Julians’ car parks are closed. Visitors to Shrewsbury town centre are advised to walk, cycle or use the Park and Ride bus services to avoid traffic congestion.

Audiences attending Theatre Severn events, or those attending other evening events, should use Raven Meadows Multi-Storey Car Park: the maximum evening charge is £4 if entering after 6pm.

Coleham in Shrewsbury is being monitored, flood barriers will be deployed if needed.

Do not drive into floodwaters. Not only is it a risk to life for drivers but abandoning vehicles in floods risk blocking emergency access routes. 

The Environment Agency is expecting the River Severn to peak on Sunday 22 October at the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury. The Welsh Bridge gauge can be seen here for live readings.

People are reminded to expect:-

  • Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
  • Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
  • Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
  • Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
  • Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

For personal safety please avoid rivers, streams and brooks and keep pets at a safe distance too.

Car parks

Frankwell Main and Frankwell Riverside car parks in Shrewsbury are now closed.

Anyone with a weekly ticket purchased prior to the closure of the car park at Frankwell may go to Raven Meadows Multi-Storey Car Park to park for free.

Please do not call Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to report flooded roads, unless there is a danger to life. Shropshire Council’s highways can be contacted on 0345 678 9006.

For train and bus travel please contact your operator for the latest updates.

The Environment Agency has the following Flood Alerts and Warnings:-

Flood Alerts

Flood Warnings

To stay up to date with all current flood alerts and warnings visit: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings?q=shropshire

Recycling and waste collections

If your household waste or recycling has not been collected due to flooding, please leave your containers out and they will be collected as soon as possible. If your green bin is not emptied today, please take it back in and it will be emptied on your next collection day. Visit Recycling and rubbish | Shropshire Council

Library closure

Bridgnorth Library will close two hours early on Saturday 21 October

Flood support for residents and businesses

  • If there is immediate risk to someone’s life or serious risk to safety due to flooding call 999
  • If you are concerned about the welfare of an elderly or vulnerable person due to flooding and it is not something that could reasonably wait until normal office opening hours please call on 0345 678 9044
  • For information on flood preparedness visit Be prepared for flooding | Shropshire Council
  • Flooding may cause you to feel anxious, stressed or worried. Please talk to someone if you are struggling with your mental health. Shropshire MHS: 01743 368647 or manager@shropshiremhs.com.  Access: 0808 196 4501 or access.shropshire@mpft.nhs.uk    Samaritans 116 123.
  • UKHSA also offers a guide to mental wellbeing after a flood.
  • For all general customer enquiries call 0345 678 9000 or email customer.service@shropshire.gov.uk or visit the website www.shropshire.gov.uk
  • Sign up to the latest flood information and advice at : Sign up for flood warnings – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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