MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED
SEVERE FLOOD WARNING FOR RIVER SEVERN IN PARTS OF IRONBRIDGE
Danger to life - act now if you live in the affected area
The Environment Agency has upgraded the flood risk to severe in part of Ironbridge, which is expected to peak at 6.8m-7m.
Council teams and contractors are working with the Environment Agency. Following their advice, we are asking and supporting residents to evacuate from this afternoon.
Those who need to evacuate will be spoken to in person and/or receive a letter from a member of our team. We’re expecting around 60 properties to be impacted by the flooding.
We would strongly advise people to avoid the Ironbridge Gorge area where possible, and not to drive through any flood waters.
More information on the severe flood warning
Flood warnings are also in place for the River Severn at Buildwas and Jackfield – these are not currently classed as carrying a danger to life.
Latest council advice and updates on the floods including road closures
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