Flooding update: Storm Dennis impact in Ironbridge Gorge.
Storm Dennis has caused flooding across Shropshire and our worse hit area is Ironbridge Gorge where the River Severn peaked Tuesday night.
Updated Thursday 20 Feb, 3pm
Storm Dennis has caused chaos up and down the UK with Telford and Shropshire being affected by flooding issues.
The Ironbridge Gorge was placed under a severe threat with the River Severn peaking at 6.52m on Tuesday evening.
With more rain forecast this week, we are being continually updated by the Environment Agency on the effect this will have on lowering river levels which is expected to be slow. As a result, we expect flood barriers to remain in place for a number of days.
Our Council teams have been out doing welfare checks and assisting those who need it. The occupants of 13 properties chose to spend the night at home, the residents of 6 properties took up the offer of overnight accommodation in the nearby Valley Hotel, the remainder stayed with friends and family.
Our teams have been out and the following are now open:
- Dale End + Dale End car park
- The Lloyds
- Buildwas Road
- Lloyds Head
- All properties and businesses on the Wharfage are now accessible on foot
Our refuse and recycling crews have managed to collect bins from most areas despite the conditions. They will return to collect missed collections on Saturday 22 February, so, if safe to do so, residents are asked to present their containers for 7am.
At this morning's meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council's Cabinet, Council Leader Councillor Shaun Davies gave a statement on the situation in the Ironbridge Gorge:
We will provide further updates as and when have them.
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For the latest flooding information and advice.
If you have a query about a flooding issue our contact centre on 01952 384000.
Although it will be some time before this event is over, we are advising residents affected to refer to the National Flood Forum for further advice.
You can download a document providing general flooding advice here
