The Environment Agency has activated flood alerts for parts of Shropshire, warning communities to prepare for potential inundation following official weather warnings from the Met Office.
Areas at Risk of Flooding
Two specific locations in Shropshire, bordering Wales, are now on alert. The first covers the Tern and Perry catchments, where flooding could impact low-lying land and roads from Wolverley to Newport. Communities in Market Drayton, Wem, and Rodington have been specifically advised to be prepared.
The second alert is for the area around the Severn Vyrnwy confluence, where the River Severn and River Vyrnwy meet. Here, flooding may affect land and roads from the Welsh border to Shrawardine, near Shrewsbury.
Met Office Weather Warnings
These local alerts coincide with the Met Office issuing broader weather warnings for the UK. Two yellow warnings and one amber warning for rain are scheduled to come into effect from midnight on December 1.
While these primary warnings do not directly cover the West Midlands, the Environment Agency anticipates knock-on effects from the severe weather patterns, leading to the preemptive flood alerts for Shropshire.
Official Advice for Residents
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring river levels and the situation. They have issued clear guidance, urging residents in the affected areas to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Residents are reminded that the alerts signify that flooding is possible and they should take steps to ensure they are ready to act if the situation escalates.
