Flood warning for River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury
River levels are rising at the Welshbridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected from 6am tomorrow, 18/10/24. We expect flooding to affect offices at the showground and Gravel Hill Lane. Predicted peak at Welshbridge 3.4m to 4.0m Thursday evening 18/10.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are deploying pumps, people and equipment.
Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 9am on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury.
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