While floodwaters are starting to subside, these photos from this morning show there's no let-up for some people in Upton upon Severn quite yet.

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River levels are falling slowly, said the Environment Agency, but still have the potential to cause risk to life.

The severe weather warning, external will remain in force until at least Friday, it added.

Here's some good news from Herefordshire Council, which says water levels in the Wye and the Lugg are falling.

Modelling shows the level of the Wye at the bridge in Hereford will peak at 4.6m - well below the 6.3 peak registered earlier in the week that prompted emergency evacuations.

While flooding is still a major concern in neighbouring Shropshire, the situation in the south of Staffordshire appears to be easing today.

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After a week which saw the A38 near Burton-upon-Trent closed by flooding twice,, external there's just two flood alerts still in force in the county.

They cover the rivers Sow and Penk , externalaround Stafford and the waterways around Burton upon Trent. , external

In both cases, the Environment Agency's said river levels are high but falling.

While rain's forecast for much of the West Midlands today, there's the potential for snow in Stoke-on-Trent:

Here's a reminder of how the weather's expected to shape up today.

The bridge in Bewdley town centre has just reopened to pedestrian and cyclists, said the council.

The road remains closed to vehicles.

The River Severn in the town reached its highest level for nearly 20 years, but flood defences held up.

Scammers are already targeting flood victims by offering financial services on Facebook, Shropshire Council's warned., external

The local authority says support is available for people affected by Storm Dennis from the government. , external

But it urges victims to apply for funding via the council only.

The River Severn remains the focus for the emergency services as they warn of the potential for more flooding with further rain forecast today.

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The river is still covered with flood warnings and flood alerts with four severe flood warnings, the highest alert, in Ironbridge, Upton upon Severn and Uckinghall.

In Shropshire, the Environment Agency said river levels appeared to have peaked but it expected them to stay high for several days., external

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The situation appears similar in Worcestershire, although the severe flood warnings in Upton , externaland Uckinghall, external are expected to stay in force until Friday.

The Environment Agency said levels on the Severn had set new records in recent days.

Several car parks are still shut in Shrewsbury due to flooding.

Shropshire Council says Frankwell Riverside and main car parks along with St Julian Friars are currently closed.

Ravens Meadows multi-storey is open with vehicles able to get in from the junction of Smithfield Road and Ravens Meadow, but not from Roushill.

The A442's still closed in both directions in Bridgnorth due to flooding, traffic firm Inrix reports.

The route's shut between the B4363 Wolverhampton road and Oldington.

Inrix says the A5191 Coleham Head in Shrewsbury's also closed due to flooding between the Boars Head and the A458.

A "severe" land slip has closed a road at Shelshley Walsh in Worcestershire.

The C2026 is closed between Clifton and New Mill Bridge.

British Transport Police has tweeted this video showing the deluged area between Malvern and Worcester.

One insurer is expecting thousands of claims in the wake of Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis.

NFU Mutual said it had already received more than 2,800 claims for severe damage to homes, and payouts following Ciara alone were expected to be about £20m.

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Fellow insurer Aviva said it had seen a 285% surge in calls and claims.

Insurers say it is too early to estimate the total cost of the damage from the two storms, but NFU Mutual says flood damage is expensive to repair, averaging £20,000 per claim.

Roads are starting to reopen in and around Ironbridge and Jackfield, Telford and Wrekin Council has said.

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The local authority said the level of the River Severn had been falling and teams have been working to clear routes.

By 09:30, it tweeted, external Buildwas Road was back open.

Flood defences held overnight in Bewdley, with the water levels described as "high but steady".

Stourport Road remains closed in both directions from the town centre to Westbourne Street.

Properties around Beales Corner were evacuated on Tuesday after fears the River Severn could breach flood defences there.

There are still concerns about the potential for properties to be flooded in the town.

Despite being surrounded by floodwater, Hampton Bishop in Herefordshrie has been kept open thanks to a team of volunteers.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism from opposition parties for not visiting flood-hit communities.

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was showing his "true colours by his absence", adding that the prime minister was sending a "clear message" by not convening the government's emergency committee, Cobra.

Business minister and Stratford-on-Avon MP Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News that the prime minister was focused on getting "money out the door" to businesses and local authorities in affected communities.

"He wants to help people by getting funding to them," Mr Zahawi said.

Environment Secretary George Eustice said the government was investing £2.6bn in flood defences.

Some serious flood warnings could be "re-issued" across parts of the West Midlands, after heavy rain was forecast in parts of England and Wales.

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A month's worth of rain in 24 hours is forecast to hit north Wales and north-west England, falling on ground that is already saturated.

Marc Lidderth from the Environment Agency said the forecast was "concerning" and the rainfall "could prolong the river levels that we've seen across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire".

He said "we are seeing some levels dropping and some people return back to their homes," but warned people to "stay vigilant and listen out for updates".

Rail passengers are being warned to expect further disruption due to more heavy rain.

Some closures and disruption to Transport for Wales services remain.

Closed lines include the Abergavenny to Hereford line.

Passengers are advised to check the national rail website, external before travelling.

All homes and businesses on the Wharfage in Ironbridge are now accessible on foot, the council says., external

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Dale End car park has also reopened.

River levels are also dropping in Jackfield, the council adds, and Loyds Head is set to reopen once a vehicle trapped in flood water has been retrieved.