Floods and travel disruption in Midlands after rain

1. Flash floods reported after a night of heavy rain
2. Environment Agency issues flood warnings and alerts
3. Motorists warned to take care on the roads and avoid flood water
4. Latest weather updates for the day ahead

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We're drawing our live coverage of today's flash flooding across the Midlands to a close.

But we'll be keeping a close eye on river levels and report on any disruption caused as they burst their banks.

Road closures in Worcestershire

There were a number of road closures at lunchtime, Worcestershire County Council said.

Relating to the River Avon, the authority listed Waterside in Evesham, Jubilee Bridge in Fladbury, Brook Lane in Cropthorne, Besford Bridge and Eckington Bridge.

In terms of the River Teme, the A443 Lindridge, B4197 Knightwick and Bransford Court Lane were closed.

And the city council in Worcester has warned motorists to get their cars out of the closed Pitchcroft car park as water is "rising rapidly".

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Flooding at Warwick pub next to River Avon

The Saxon Mill pub on Coventry Road in Warwick, which is next to the River Avon, has seen water levels rise up to flood parts of its outside dining area.

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The Saxon Mill pub in Warwick is next to the River Avon

Shrewsbury barriers going up

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News Editor, BBC Shropshire

Chris Bainger of the Environment Agency told BBC Radio Shropshire that barriers in the Frankwell area of Shrewsbury were being erected as a "precautionary measure".

He described local rivers as "extremely reactive" because the ground was already so wet from previous rainfall.

Mr Bainger encouraged people to take account of flood warnings and not take risks around water.

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More Herefordshire roads closed

More roads in Herefordshire have been closed as an emergency measure due to flooding.

Littlemarsh Common Road in Clehonger, Lower Bullingham Lane in Hereford, the A4110 in Leintwardine and Newtown Lane at Ivington in the Leominster area were shut earlier.

Any diversions will be signposted locally, Hereford Highways said.

Pitchcroft car park closed as a precaution

Pitchcroft car park in Worcester has been closed as a precaution because of rising flood water, according to the city council.

Bosses are urging people to use St Martin's Gate multi-storey or one of their other car parks instead.

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Pitchcroft car park is closed due to rising flood water

Police issue advice to drivers

Warwickshire Police have asked drivers to slow down and ensure there is plenty of space between them and the vehicle in front.

A spokesperson said: "There is a lot of surface water and flooding across the county today," adding: "This [advice] will give you more time to observe road conditions and react appropriately."

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EA map shows location of flood warnings across the region

The Environment Agency (EA) has shared a map highlighting all of the places where it currently has active flood warnings and flood alerts today.

They have advised people to stay up to date on their website as the situation may change throughout the day.

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Road in Alvechurch closes

Foxhill Lane in Alvechurch has been closed due to flooding, according to Worcestershire County Council.

Collapsed wall

Tom Edwards

Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

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Here are more photos of the collapsed wall at the junction of Reservoir Lane and Rainbow Hill in Worcester.

The wall fell due to a landslide.

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Flood-hit town welcomes £100k prevention scheme

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Abandoned car near leisure centre

Tom Edwards

Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

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I have parked up in Briar Mill, the road outside Droitwich Leisure Centre in Worcestershire.

To my left-hand side there is a huge police cordon and the road has turned into a lake.

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In the middle of the water is an abandoned silver BMW, which is partly submerged in the water.

Water is coming up towards the sports centre, which is still open.

Droitwich high school, which is behind the centre, is closed to pupils in Year 8 and 9.

The rain has been lashing down and the road closed in both directions.

More from Warwick races

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The clerk of Warwick Racecourse, Tom Ryall, has been showing us why tomorrow's meeting was abandoned.

He told me: "The home straight is currently under water, and we've unfortunately had to abandon our Kingmaker Chase day tomorrow.

"We had 36mm (1.5 inches) of rain overnight... so there's not enough time for the rain to drain through the soil."

Tomorrow's meeting at Uttoxeter in Staffordshire has also been called off.

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Kenilworth allotments flooded

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This photo of allotments in Kenilworth under water has been sent in by BBC Weather Watcher Red Robin.

Kenilworth Allotment Tenants’ Association chairman Pete Hayes said: "For the third time this year, our allotments have been submerged with almost record-breaking water levels.

"We accept there’s nothing we can do about it, and thankfully at this time of year the allotments are relatively quiet."

He said it was concerning that the frequency of flooding seemed to be increasing.

Association secretary Lily Brownjohn said the allotment group were optimistic people, however.

"We're grateful it’s not our homes," she said.

"It’s only allotment land – we lose a few bits and pieces here and there, but that’s about it."

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Kenilworth Allotment Association said flooding seems to be happening more frequently

Road closures in Herefordshire

Some emergency road closures have been announced in Herefordshire.

Linton Lane in Bromyard will be affected for eight days due to a collapse of a bank, according to Hereford Highways.

The road to Marden at Wellington (C1122) is also shut, along with Bromyard Road in Ledbury.

Any diversions will be signposted locally.

Town road closed as water rises

Police in Droitwich say they have closed Briar Mill in the town as the roads and pavements are impassable.

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Flood warnings in place

Many of this morning's problems have been caused by flash flooding, rather than rising river levels.But all of that water is heading into the region's rivers, and the Environment Agency (EA) is warning of issues as it comes downstream.

• Top of the list is Warwickshire, which has 23 flood warnings in place and 29 lower-level alerts
• Worcestershire is also badly affected with 17 warnings and 27 flood alerts
• In Herefordshire, the EA has put out one flood warning and 14 alerts
• There are nine warnings and 25 alerts in Staffordshire
• 12 flood warnings and 15 alerts are in place in the West Midlands conurbation
• And Shropshire has one flood warning and 14 flood alerts

Here's the predicted rainfall this morning - some respite, but plenty of water already on the ground.

Weather forecast at a glance

Collapsed wall in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council has released a photo of the collapsed wall at the junction of Reservoir Lane with Rainbow Hill, Worcester.

The wall fell due to a landslide, and as a result nearby roads have been closed.

The council is advising drivers to seek alternative routes.

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The wall has collapsed near the junction of Reservoir Lane and Rainbow Hill

Charlecote Park closed

National Trust property Charlecote Park, near Warwick, will be completely closed on Friday due to extensive flooding.

A spokesperson said: "River levels are high with large swathes of the parkland are waterlogged or still underwater.

"Please continue to check the website and social media before you travel for any further updates."

It is the second time the property has been affected flooding in the space of a month, after burst river banks in January saw it suffer the worst flooding in a decade.

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Parkland at Charlecote Park has been left underwater for the second time in consecutive months

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Staff at Charlecote Park only recently had to clear up after the previous floods in January

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A sign warning of flooding at Charlecote Park

Bromyard Road closed in Ledbury

Bromyard Road in Ledbury has been closed due to flooding, according to Herefordshire Highways.

The council says any diversions will be signposted locally.