Our live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
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Our live coverage across the daypublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Watch: River Severn bursts its bankspublished at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Carlie Swain
BBC NewsIt's not uncommon for the River Severn to burst its banks in Shrewsbury, but these two videos show the extent of flooding in the town's Quarry park.
Media caption, River Severn breaks its banks in Shrewsbury
Media caption, Shrewsbury Quarry park cut off by floods
More than 130 people rescued... plus dogs and hamsterspublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsMore than 130 people were rescued from floods in Herefordshire and Worcestershire over the weekend, the fire service has said., external
Image source, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue ServiceFire crews also helped a total of 16 dogs, three cats and two hamsters to safety.
The total included 57 people who had to be rescued from their cars stuck in floodwater and 18 residents evacuated from the Manor Rest Home in Lower Bullingham, Hereford.
Your photos: Floods under sunny skiespublished at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
The weather forecast's been drier but we are still seeing a lot of standing water around across the West Midlands, following the heavy rain over the weekend.
These photos are from BBC Weather Watchers Gray Bas in Worcester, Rons View in Charlecote, Warwickshire and Graham's vista in Shuttington, Warwickshire:
Image source, Gray Bas
Image source, Rons View
Image source, Graham's vistaYour pictures: High water in Low Townpublished at 18:31 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Love Bridgnorth has sent us these pictures of high river levels in the Low Town area.
Image source, Love Bridgnorth
Image source, Love BridgnorthThe River Severn is being closely monitored by Environment Agency staff, who are checking nearby defences.
River levels are expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday.
Floods force cancellation of city's fireworks displaypublished at 18:20 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA bonfire and fireworks display has had to be cancelled in Worcester due to heavy flooding.
Image source, MossThe Round Table group says, external it's only the second time in 50 years it's not been able to hold the event.
It's because much of the Pitchcroft race course is under water following Saturday's heavy rain.
The group adds all pre-purchased tickets have been refunded in full.
In pictures: Parts of Shrewsbury remain floodedpublished at 18:11 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Carlie Swain
BBC NewsRiver levels may have peaked in Shrewsbury, but there's still plenty of water about.
Image source, Shrewsbury Town CouncilSome in the town seem to be enjoying it though - nice weather for ducks.
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End of twitter postRising floodwater prompts evacuationspublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
A number of properties were evacuated and a man had to be rescued as floodwater rose in a Northwich on Saturday.
Media caption, Flood water near resident's home
Heavy and persistent rain led to a river bursting its banks in the town.
An Environment Agency spokesman said the town's £7m flood defences, completed in 2017, held, but there was a "small amount of seepage" in one location.
Local residents told the BBC the floodwater had come up to their chests.
In pictures: Flood defences from the airpublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
The Environment Agency has posted these pictures of flood defences in Ironbridge.
Image source, Environment Agency
Image source, Environment Agency
Image source, Environment AgencyThe barriers have been extended to protect homes and businesses along The Wharfage.
The road is now closed at The Museum of the Gorge as millions of gallons of water surges down the River Severn.
Drivers not getting the hint as cars left submergedpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Drivers are still trying to use Pitchcroft car park despite warning signs and submerged vehicles, said Worcester City Council.
You'd think this view would put people off.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilWater levels are set to continue rising and predicted to peak tonight.
There are plenty of spaces in nearby St Martin's Gate, Worcester City Council said.
Image source, Worceter City CouncilPhotos: Before and after view of flooded River Sowpublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
We've had this great example showing how high the River Sow rose in Stafford at the weekend, from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust:, external
Image source, Staffordshire Wildlife TrustMore flood defences for Worcestershirepublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsMore flood defences are being installed in Worcestershire this evening with river levels remaining high.
Image source, Whitefoot photoThe Environment Agency's going to shut Hylton Road, Worcester, at 19:15 , externalfor about two hours so it can install pumps.
While it says river levels in Bewdley have increased today against the barriers at Beale's Corner so the road and river bridge will remain shut., external
Elsewhere, in Herefordshire, the county council says the A438 at Letton, near Hereford, is still closed even though floodwater appears to have subsided.
The local authority says it's because there are several abandoned cars in the middle of the road making it unsafe to reopen and it's urging drivers to recover their vehicles.
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilVideo: Dramatic change in flood-affected riverpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
John Bray
BBC NewsFootage shows the dramatic change of scenery courtesy of the River Severn at Buildwas near Ironbridge today.
Media caption, Dramatic change in flood-affected River Severn near Ironbridge
Temporary flood defences have been put in place in the town, with river levels expected to peak on Tuesday morning.
BBC reporter's home 'turned into island'published at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
BBC Hereford and Worcester reporter Nicola Goodwin is among the people in Herefordshire suffering from flooding.
She tweeted photos , externalof "the view from my island" and added "we're safe, the animals are safe" as she works from home today:
Image source, Nicola Goodwin
Image source, Nicola GoodwinSports club 'deep under water'published at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
BBC Midlands TodayLevels are still high on the River Wye through Ross-on-Wye and the river's burst its banks in places.
BBC Midlands Today's Ben Sidwell, external's been at the town's sports club which he reports is "deep under water":
Media caption, Ross-on-Wye sports club under water
Drivers 'still trying to get through floodwater'published at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA lot of roads in Herefordshire are still affected by flooding with many under water and the fire service is urging people not to try and drive through them.
Earlier today, they were called to reports of several vehicles stuck in floodwater in Bishopswood, south of Ross-on-Wye:, external
Image source, Hereford and Worcesters Fire and Rescue ServiceElsewhere in the county, Herefordshire Council says part of Ferrie Lane in Symonds Yat has been reopened so residents can get access.
However, it added it was still shut further down as the pub isn't accessible:, external
Image source, Herefordshire CouncilYour pictures: Floods affect park and cricket groundpublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
This was the scene in Ross-on-Wye this morning with flood water affecting the town's park and band-stand.
Image source, Suzy Williams
Image source, Suzy WilliamsThis image of New Road cricket ground in Worcester was taken by Matthew Brookes.
Image source, Matthew BrookesRail delays set to continue until 19:00published at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
BBC News TravelA power failure in the Bromsgrove area is set to disrupt rail services through Birmingham New Street until 19:00.
Lines have now reopened following an earlier failure of the electricity supply but delays of up to 60 minutes, alterations and cancellations are set to continue said National Rail.
Coaches are running between Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove and Longbridge.
West Midlands Railway passengers for Birmingham can use services in to Birmingham Snow Hill.
A shortage of train crew also means London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway have a reduced service on some routes.
River levels rising in car parkspublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
BreakingDrivers who have left cars in Croft Road and Newport Street car parks in Worcester are being advised to move their vehicles as water levels are rising.
Image source, Worcester City Council
Image source, Worcester City CouncilYour photos: 'Highest I have ever seen the River Wye'published at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October 2019
Allen Cook
BBC NewsPlenty of you have shared your photos of flooding in your part of the West Midlands, many of you surprised at how quickly the heavy rain led to floods.
Image source, @Miss_CharlotteRThese have come from @Miss_CharlotteR, external on Twitter showing the River Wye in Ross-on-Wye, adding it's "the highest I have ever seen" it.
Image source, @Miss_CharlotteR
Image source, @Miss_CharlotteR
