Officials warn of a risk to life as homes in parts of Shropshire and Worcestershire are evacuated.

We will keep you updated with any breaking flooding news this evening but otherwise we will resume bringing you live updates on Tuesday morning.

High winds from Storm Franklin on Monday have made landing conditions tricky for pilots at Birmingham Airport:

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The high winds from Storm Franklin have continued to cause problems today across the West Midlands.

Here are three examples from our local BBC Weather Watchers:

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Hundreds of properties from Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth are expected to be flooded over the next couple of days, according to a council leader.

The River Severn has burst its banks in several parts of Shropshire and bus services have been diverted around Shrewsbury with car parks closed.

Most roads into the town will close in the next few hours, according to Shropshire Council leader Lezley Picton.

"The River Severn is likely to peak tomorrow, I think it will be one of the highest figures we have seen on record," she added.

The River Severn in Worcestershire looks set to peak on Wednesday and could be at a similar level to the flooding in February 2020, an expert has warned.

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More than a dozen flood warnings have been issued along the waterway in the county by the Environment Agency, following heavy rain over the weekend.

The county council's head of highways, Jon Fraser, said levels in places like Bewdley could be as high as when Storm Dennis struck two years ago.

"We are talking February 2020 levels which had significant impact. We are sort of in that zone so it is getting to the stage were property is going to be affected," he said.

A major incident has been declared in Worcestershire as the rising level of the River Severn could overtop flood defences in Bewdley.

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The Environment Agency issued a severe warning for the town on Monday afternoon and urged residents to evacuate.

The Worcestershire Tasking and Co-ordination Group,, external along with the agency, councils and the emergency services, took the decision to make it a major incident.

The group said, if residents in Bewdley chose to stay, they should make sure they have sufficient food, water and medical supplies for at least a week.

Waterways across the region have burst their banks with the heavy rainfall from storms Eunice and Franklin at the weekend.

This is the Rea Brook, Shrewsbury, on Monday:

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People's homes are being evacuated in parts of north Shropshire, the fire service says.

According to the county's chief fire officer, Rod Hammerton, people are "starting to make the right decisions".

He said: "Our request is if you are in a position where you feel you might need to evacuate your home, keep an eye on the Environment Agency, keep an eye on the flood warnings, but make the decision early."

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Andrew Blair, landlord of the Royal Hill pub, near Melverley, said water was "above the hedges" and "everyone's houses are filling up".

"This is the third year running this has happened so everyone is evacuated and it is becoming like a regular thing here," he added.

That view was echoed by Mr Hammerton, who explained: "The key is this isn't new for us, so people know the decisions they need to make."

A woman has decided to leave her home in Shrewsbury as she said she does not want to get stuck in her flat as the level of the River Severn keeps rising.

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Sue McCulloch lives in Coton Manor, not far from the waterway which has risen considerably following storms Eunice and Franklin.

She told the BBC she is leaving her home as the water level is not far from a previous bad peak in January 2021.

"I don’t want to get stuck in my flat and have to be rescued. Some of the other residents went last night," she told the BBC.

A second severe flood warning has been issued for the River Severn - this time for Bewdley.

Residents are urged to evacuate.

Severe flooding is expected from Tuesday morning, with a threat to life, the Environment Agency said.

It added barriers at Beales Corner are operational and have water against them but forecasts predict they could exceed their capacity and overtop.

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Evacuations of people from their homes has begun in Ironbridge amid fears the rising level of the River Severn could overtop flood defences.

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"It is better to be safe than sorry" the leader of Telford and Wrekin Council, Shaun Davies, told BBC Radio Shropshire.

The action has begun after the Environment Agency issued a severe warning for the Wharfage meaning there could be a risk to life.

"Move out now, go into the local hotels now rather than in the early hours of the morning when it’ll be much more difficult and we can’t guarantee people’s safety," Mr Davies added.

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One lorry driver had to be rescued after getting stuck in floodwater between Lawton’s Cross and Bainstree Cross.

The A4110 is shut due to flooding and water levels remain high within Leominster on the rivers Kenwater and Lugg, the service said.

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A trampoline has blown onto railway lines near Stechford, disrupting services towards Birmingham.

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With Storm Franklin continuing to bring high winds across the West Midlands Network Rail has urged people to tie down all loose garden equipment., external

Two attractions have said they have closed today due to the high winds.

Dudley Zoo's manager Matt Lewis said Storm Franklin made it unsafe for them to be open on Monday.

"Staff welfare and ultimately the animals' safety is our priority and our guests so we will be closed today but looking forward to reopening tomorrow," he said.

While in Herefordshire, the National Trust said, external Croft Castle, near Leominster, would not reopen on Monday because of the stormy conditions.

People living near flood defences in Ironbridge are being urged to take "immediate action" as river levels threaten to go over the top of defences.

About 60 properties were set to be evacuated, Telford and Wrekin Council said.

Marc Lidderth from the Environment Agency (EA) advised residents: "You need to be taking immediate action to protect yourself and your family."

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The local authority advised people to stay with family and friends if possible, but added it could sort alternative arrangements for those affected.

If you are just joining us:

• People living near the River Severn in Ironbridge, Shropshire, are being urged to evacuate their homes as there is a risk the water could overtop flood defences
• The River Severn is expected to peak in Worcestershire on Wednesday, with residents warned there could be flooding on a similar level to February 2020
• Trees have fallen across the region, disrupting train services and blocking roads

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Roads and river crossings have been closed due to fallen trees and rising water levels.

Several bridges over the River Severn have been shut or could be soon, Worcestershire County Council said:

While bus services continue to be disrupted, including in Warwickshire:

A severe flood warning is in place for Ironbridge as residents are urged to evacuate the area.

The Environment Agency says there is a danger the River Severn could overtop the barriers.

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Flooding is expected to affect homes and businesses in the area.

People have been told to pack a bag ready to leave and follow advice from emergency services.

The River Severn is expected to peak on Tuesday evening.

An emergency evacuation took place in the town two years ago as rising waters on the River Severn "overwhelmed" flood defences.

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Strong winds from Storm Franklin have continued to hammer the West Midlands bringing trees and fences down across the region.

Our BBC Weather Watchers have captured some of the images.

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