Midlands flooding latest
The latest updates on flooding across the Central region.
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Flood warnings increase across Midlands
For more information visit the Environment Agency website.
Flood warnings rising in the Midlands after rain and snowfall
There are currently nine flood warnings across the Midlands and 29 flood alerts.
The Environment Agency is updating its website every 15 minutes. Follow the link to see if you may be affected.
Levels on the River Avon have risen quickly overnight. This is #evesham Peak still upstream of Stratford http://t.co/7PwV5wsZ
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:With River Severn levels rising we're shutting the flood gates at New Street #upton
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Flood Alert - River Severn #shropshire No plans currently to deploy barriers at Shrewsbury or Ironbridge http://t.co/1LGWdDfX
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Eight flood warnings and 28 alerts in the Midlands
The Environment Agency has now issued eight flood warnings across the Midlands, with 29 flood alerts.
The rivers Avon, Dene, Leam and Anker seem to be posing the greatest risk in the region.
The full list can be viewed here.
Eighteen flood alerts now in place
Flood Alert - Barbourne Brook #worcester Heavy rain through today raising levels, more heavy rain later. http://t.co/2UIYMyOI
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Flood Alert - River Avon #worcestershire Rising already but won't peak till tomorrow night. http://t.co/NtCGgCjO
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Flood Alert - Bow & Piddle Brooks #worcestershire Heavy rain on saturated catchment already having effects. http://t.co/5u5JWxSg
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:To see if you're at risk, follow the link to a full list of alerts.
Thirteen flood alerts in the Midlands
The Environment Agency has now issued 13 flood alerts across the Midlands – meaning the risk of flooding is possible and local residents should be prepared.
To see if you may be affected, follow the link to the list of rivers at risk.
More rivers now on flood alert
In the last hour the Environment Agency has added a further three flood alerts to rivers in the Midlands.
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New flood alerts in the Midlands
With rain faling through the night and into this afternoon – plus snow predicted for this evening – the Environment Agency has issued several flood alerts across the region.
Rivers in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcestershire and Shropshire are already raising concerns.
Oh dear, we're off again! Flood Alert - Tern and Perry catchments #shropshire Already responding to rain. http://t.co/dXAhM7fz
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Flood Alert - River Arrow #herefordshire Responding quickly now to this morning's rain. More rain through afternoon http://t.co/ujWc6uO7
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:FLood Alert - River Worfe #shropshire Responding to today's rain http://t.co/wp626c8x
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Heavy rain causes River Trent to burst its bank
Flood warnings and alerts still in place across the Midlands
There are four flood warnings and 19 flood alerts still in place across the Midlands.
The Environment Agency are warning levels are still high on the River Severn but flooding is easing off along its banks, as are areas recently inundated by the River Wye.
The four flood warnings are for the River Dove near Sudbury and Doveridge, two warnings on the River Sow in Staffordshire, and one on the River Severn at Tewkesbury.
A 'Flood Warning' means flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
A 'Flood Alert' is less severe, and means flooding is possible so be prepared to take action.
For more information visit the Environment Agency website.
Environment Agency: Flooding easing on the Rivers Severn and Wye
Flooding situation easing across the Severn and Wye catchments. Levels will remain high on Severn. Check @floodalerts http://t.co/WGTmWCZf
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Dave Throup from the Environment Agency has tweeted that flooding is easing off around the River Severn and the River Wye. Levels on the River Severn are still classed as high.
There are currently 3 flood warnings and 19 flood alerts across the region.