Car stuck in flood waterpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January
This is the current scene in Church Lawford in Warwickshire, where a car has become stuck under a bridge on the A428.
Image source, Martin MobbsSummary
River levels and flood warnings reduce across the West Midlands
Levels remain high in Worcester but start to fall in Shrewsbury
The Environment Agency says it could take days for flood-waters to fully recede
Youngsters are warned after they climb a bridge over flood-water
Homeowner spends £60,000 on flood defences
Couple 'fed up' with repeatedly flooded home
Car stuck in flood waterpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January
Image source, Martin MobbsWhat's been happening?published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January
A recap of the situation so far
Well, the year may be new but this weather feels awfully familiar.
It's as we were before Christmas essentially, with Storm Henk (Gerrit is so 2023) bringing heavy rainfall that has seen river levels rise and already-sodden ground become saturated.
There are various instances of flooding across the region. We'll round up those for you during the afternoon.
In addition, the Environment Agency (EA) has issued dozens of flood warnings and flood alerts , externalfor the area, with more rain forecast.
Flood defences have been put up in Bewdley, Worcestershire, and Ironbridge and Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
Flood warnings - which mean flooding is expected - cover the River Vrynwy in north Shropshire and the length of the River Severn through Shropshire and Worcestershire.
Image source, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue ServiceImage caption, Firefighters said they used an inflatable "rescue sled" to rescue people from a car stuck in flood water at The Ford in Kenilworth.
Warnings have also been issued for waterways including the Brimfield Brook in Herefordshire, the Avon and Leam in Warwickshire, the Tean in Staffordshire and the Bourn in Birmingham.
There has already been a rescue of a stranded motorist, along with reports of disrupted trains and road closures.
Trains disrupted by floodingpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January
Trains in the region have been disrupted by flooding.
The railway between Bromsgrove and Longbridge has flooded and lines have become blocked, National Rail said.
The rail operator warned that trains between Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kings Norton could be cancelled, changed, or delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Disruption is expected to last until 15:30 GMT.
Kenilworth Castle road closurepublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January
Police have confirmed that a road has been closed near Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire due to flooding.
Castle Road has been shut between the main entrance of the castle and the junction with Castle Hill.
Kenilworth and Warwick Rural Police said a car had broken down within the closure zone and would remain there until the water level dropped.
Sorry, we're having trouble displaying this content.View original content on FacebookThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Facebook content may contain adverts.Storm Henk brings flooding to the West Midlandspublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January
Heavy rain from Storm Henk is bringing yet more weather disruption across the West Midlands, with multiple flood warnings issued as river levels rise.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from the Met Office until 21:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Firefighters said they used an inflatable to rescue people from a car stuck in flood water in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, in the early hours.
In Worcester on Monday, a woman in her 40s was rescued from the River Severn by passers-by.
We'll bring you updates throughout the day.