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:
Midlands flooding, the latest
The Environment Agency has warned that parts of the River Severn are still rising following heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight.
Man rescued from car trapped in swollen river
A man has been taken to hospital after his car ended up in a fast-flowing river in Staffordshire.
'Amber' weather warning for Midlands
Torrential rain continues to cause major problems across the Midlands.