Question 1

Is Shropshire at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Shropshire has 24 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Medium risk rating. It ranks #51 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Shropshire?

Accepted Answer

There are 24 flood warning and alert areas in Shropshire, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 10 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Shropshire?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Shropshire include Rea Brook, Rea Brook, Cound Brook, River Corve, River Dee, River Severn and 5 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Shropshire?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Shropshire's 24 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Shropshire's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Shropshire?

Accepted Answer

Shropshire has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Tanat at Llanyblodwel	River Tanat	Warning
Severn Vyrnwy confluence	River Severn, River Vyrnwy	Alert
River Severn at Sutton Wharf	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Pentre	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Buildwas	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Wellmeadow Estate, Bridgnorth	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Frankwell, Shrewsbury	River Severn	Warning
Wesley Brook at Shifnal, including Evelith	Wesley Brook	Warning
River Corve at Ludlow	River Corve	Warning
River Severn at Fort Pendlestone and Severn Hall	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Shrawardine, Montford Bridge and Mytton	River Severn	Warning
River Dee in England covers areas around Shocklach, Farndon, Handley, Lower Kinnerton, Chester and Puddington	River Dee	Alert
River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook	River Vyrnwy	Warning
River Severn at Ironbridge and Jackfield including Coalport	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Quatford	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, Shrewsbury	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Bridgnorth	River Severn	Warning
Rea and Cound Brooks and their tributaries	Rea Brook, Cound Brook	Alert
Rea Brook in Shrewsbury	Rea Brook	Warning
River Vyrnwy at Melverley including Melverley Green	River Vyrnwy	Warning
River Teme at Ludlow	River Teme	Warning
River Severn at Coleham Head, Shrewsbury	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Shrewsbury	River Severn	Warning
River Onny tributaries at Craven Arms		Warning

Flood Risk in Shropshire

Flood Areas in Shropshire

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Rivers in Shropshire

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