Severe Flood Warning for West Midlands

The Environment Agency has issued a Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge, Shropshire in the West Midlands, due to extremely high water levels on the River Severn that are threatening to over-top flood barriers.

A Severe Flood Warning means there is a threat to life.

According to the Agency, properties along The Wharfage in Ironbridge are at very high risk of flooding as fast-flowing water from the river is expected to flood the area later today (Monday, February 21).

While temporary flood barriers are in place, and are expected to divert the majority of the flood water, there is still a high risk that some water will breach the top of the defence.