There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

River levels are high as a response to the recent rainfall and may continue to cause flooding. Flooding is possible on 29th January 2026. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Observed peaks:- Llanymynech 3.61m Tuesday 27/01 PM. Cae Howel 4.05m Thursday 29/01 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.  This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 30th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising as a response to the recent rainfall and may continue to cause flooding. Flooding is possible on 28th January 2026. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Cae Howel 3.9m to 4.1m Wednesday 28/01 PM. Observed peaks:- Llanymynech peaked at 3.61m Tuesday 27/01 PM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 29th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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River levels are rising as a response to the rainfall overnight and may continue to cause flooding. Flooding is possible on 27th January 2026. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted Peaks:- Llanymynech 3.0m to 3.3m Tuesday 27/01 Cae Howel 4.0m to 4.4m Tuesday 27/01 We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 28th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 January 2026 . River levels are forecast to rise tonight and throughout tomorrow as a result of forecast persistent heavy rain over the next 24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Peak information will be provided once we have more confidence in the rainfall totals. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

River levels today are high but steady. Flooding is possible on 26th January 2026. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which will likely lead to further river rises overnight into tomorrow. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Observed peaks:- Llanymynech 3.66m 23/01 PM, Cae Howel 4.8m 23/01 PM, We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

River levels today remain high but steady and may continue to cause flooding. Flooding is possible on 25th January 2026. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Observed Peaks:- Llanymynech 3.66m 23/01 PM, Cae Howel 4.8m 23/01 PM, We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water   This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 26th January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 . Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech peaked at 3.66m on Friday evening Cae Howel 4.0m to 4.2mm Saturday afternoon, 24/01 PM, We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 23 January 2026 .  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech 3.6m to 3.7m 23/01 AM, Cae Howel 3.9m to 4.2m 23/01 PM,  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

High river levels today may lead to continued flooding. Flooding is possible on 15th January 2026. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Observed Peaks:- Llanymynech and Maesbrook peaked on 12/01, Cae Howel peaked at 4.2m on 13/01 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 16 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to continued flooding. Flooding is possible on 14 January 2026. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech and Maesbrook peaked on Monday 12/01, Cae Howel is peaking at 4.15m, 14/01 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 15 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to continued flooding. Flooding is possible on 13 January 2026. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech peaked at 4.23m on 12/01/25, Maesbrook peaked at 1.39m on 12/01/25, Cae Howel 4.1m to 4.5m on 13/01/25 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 14 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Rising river levels today may lead to continued flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 January 2026. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech 4.2m to 4.3m on 12/01 AM, Maesbrook 0.9m to 1.4m on 12/01 PM, Cae Howel 3.3m to 3.8m on 12/01 PM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 13 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to flooding. River levels are forecast to rise again this evening and over night due to rainfall and melting snow. Further flooding is possible on 12 January 2026. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech peaked at 2.79m on 09/01 PM, Maesbrook peaked at 0.54m on 10/01 AM, Cae Howel peaked at 3.59m on 10/01 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 12 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 10 January 2026. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech peaked at 2.79m on 09/01 PM, Maesbrook peaked at 0.54m on 10/01 AM, Cae Howel 3.6m to 3.8m on 10/01 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 11 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the early hours of 10 January 2026 .  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech peaked at 2.47m on 09/01 PM, Maesbrook 0.7m to 1.2m on 10/01 AM, Cae Howel 3.0m to 3.5m on 10/01 AM.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 10 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.