Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 08:52 Flooding continues & is affecting low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury. Stourport, Holt Fleet, Worcester, Kempsey, Severn Stoke, Upton upon Severn, South Quay, Diglis Parade & Hylton Road towpath may be affected.
How high is the River Severn now in Worcester?
Current River Level: 0.486m, rising.
Is there any flooding in Worcester today?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area. This service tells you your risk of flooding from rivers, the sea and groundwater.
What part of Worcester is flooded?
Low-lying areas near the River Severn, which is already prone to flooding as seen earlier this year, are at risk of being permanently underwater. Parts of the city centre including Pitchcroft, Hylton Road, Gheluvelt Park and Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s New Road ground could be submerged in just eight years.
Which towns are affected by flooding from the River Severn?
Flood barriers are out in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge as the Severn washes over riverside areas in both towns following Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin.
Is the River Severn rising?
Shropshire Flooding: River Severn continues to rise following recent storms. Recent storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have led to river levels rising in Shropshire with flood barriers deployed in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge.
Is Worcester Cricket Ground flooded?
Worcestershire could be forgiven for feeling down on their luck, with their ground still submerged following its fifth flood of the winter and their pre-season tour in the balance owing to the coronavirus.
Where has the River Severn flooded?
People have been rescued, properties evacuated and trains cancelled due to flooding along the River Severn. Major incidents have been declared in Bewdley, Worcestershire, and Ironbridge, Shropshire, where severe flood warnings are in place – indicating a risk to life.
Is the Worcester bridge open?
WORCESTER Bridge has reopened to traffic in one direction. The main bridge linking the city centre and St John’s was closed earlier due to the flooding, while contraflow system was put in place. The bridge has now reopened with vehicles currently able to travel in one direction, from the city centre towards St John’s.
How often does the River Severn flood?
every 200 years
Bringing the bridge down onto the vessel, killing the skipper. A major flood happens on average every 200 years.
How often does Worcester flood?
Many riverside walks and roads in Worcester experience flooding on average on an annual basis. Quay Street, Hood Street and the A443 Hylton Road, flood at a 1 in 2 year flood. Waterworks Road, Pitchcroft Lane, the Band House, Severn View Hotel and the County Cricket Ground all start to flood at a 1 in 3 year event.
Is Upton on Severn flooded?
Upton upon Severn has been dubbed “the most flooded town in Britain” but the speed and ferocity of the flood five years ago remains etched on residents’ memories.
Is Shrewsbury flooded today?
Today. Today there’s a low risk of flooding.
Has the River Severn peaked in Worcester?
New Street gate and Severn Leisure, Waterside gate in Upton are closed. Bewdley peaked at 3.32m, Worcester peaked at 3.37m, Diglis peaked at 2.87m, Kempsey Yacht Club peaked at 5.0m and Saxons Lode peaked at 3.62m on Sunday, 12/12/21. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Is Shrewsbury under water?
The River Severn has reached its peak in Shrewsbury but much of the town remains under water as businesses assess the damage. The river peaked just 10 centimetres off its all-time high at the Welsh Bridge on Tuesday night, with much of Coleham, Coton Hill and the town centre submerged.
Is Bewdley flooded?
Bewdley is subject to significant flood risk from the River Severn and has flooded a number of times. The most significant flood events have been in 1947, 1965, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2020 and 2021. During the most recent events (2020, 2021 and 2022) some homes and businesses were flooded.
When has the River Severn flooded?
Flooding mechanism: high river levels on the River Severn resulted in the flooding of low lying land and properties. An exceptional increase in level on the River Severn was experienced on the 15 March 2020 as heavy rainfall fell on the local catchment.
Why is the River Severn prone to flooding?
The River Severn is notorious for rising quickly, but as bargemen will say, “A quick rise, is usually a quick fall”. Being a long river there are many tributaries feeding in, helping to increase the amount of water in the River Severn. compressed, it has to go somewhere, as always over the lowest bank!
What is the average depth of the River Severn?
The river has a water depth range of between six inches at it’s source through to over fifty feet during one of it’s tidal surges. The river’s drainage basin on the Bristol Channel covers an area of three hundred and forty six square miles.
Does Stourport on Severn flood?
Stourport suffered flooding today with a caravan park hit, a football club under water and riverside attractions overwhelmed.
Is Worcester bypass open?
The bridge which offers a much-improved crossing over the A4440 Southern Link Road in Worcester is now fully open for pedestrians and cyclists.