Flood updates from 16-20 February
Trains are still not running between Hereford and Abergavenny due to flooding.
Transport for Wales said there'll be a replacement bus service., external
But there's better news for rail passengers in Shrewsbury as the operator said there'll be a normal service between the town and Aberystwyth and Swansea.
Around 30 roads remain closed in Shropshire this morning, the council's said, with most in and around Shrewsbury., external
Shropshire Council said it started work this morning at 05:00 to try and clear Smithfield Road and is aiming to reopen it by 09:00.
The flooding situation's being closely monitored in Upton upon Severn which is still covered by three severe flooding warnings this morning., external
The Environment Agency's said river levels could still rise today above flood defences, and tweeted this photo to show the extent of flooding in the area:, external
Image source, Environment AgencyDozens of residents in parts of Shropshire are starting today away from their homes after being evacuated over fears of rising floodwater.
Image source, Liam BallThe Boat Inn pub in Jackfield, near Telford
People in houses along the River Severn in Ironbridge and Bridgnorth were moved yesterday as water levels rose.
Carol Calcutt lives across the river in Jackfield and told BBC Shropshire about the impact of the flooding.
"It's unearthed all sorts of things round by us, I mean we've even had a floating table in the water in front of us this morning but the smell is vile and I dread what's coming in terms of clean-up," she said.
While a lot of our focus on flooding is on Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire this morning, other parts of the West Midlands are also being affected.
In Staffordshire, the A38 remains closed at Branston, near Burton upon Trent:
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Three bridges across the River Severn in Worcestershire are shut this morning due to flooding, the county council's tweeted:
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While in Shrewsbury, West Mercia Police is continuing to warn drivers not to move road closure signs from flooded routes.
One of their officers said signs, external had been "moved yet again":
Image source, West Mercia PoliceThe River Severn has continued to reach high peaks during the flooding, according to the Environment Agency.
Manager Dave Throup tweeted , externalthey'd recorded the level at its highest since December 2000 in Bewdley overnight, with the water just 15cm from the top of flood defences in places.
Image source, Environment AgencyWorcestershire County Council this morning said parts of the county were still experiencing flooding and dozens of roads were shut. , external
Local community spirit has been praised, including in Upton upon Severn where two local children baked biscuits, external and took them out to "everyone who's helping".
Allen Cook
BBC News
People in places worst affected by flooding in the West Midlands are being warned more heavy rain is expected.
Image source, PA MediaNearly 150 flood warnings are still in place, including six severe, external - or "danger to life" - warnings, mainly along the rivers Severn and Wye through Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Image source, Environment AgencyIn Shropshire, river levels peaked overnight in Ironbridge and Bridgnorth and started to fall.
Homes along the River Severn were evacuated yesterday and there were fears from the Environment Agency that flood defences could be overwhelmed.
Allen Cook
BBC News
Welcome to our continuing coverage of flooding in the West Midlands.
With severe flood warnings in place, we'll be bringing you all the related news, travel and weather.
Let us know the situation where you are - get in touch via email, Twitter , externaland Facebook., external
Andy Giddings
BBC News
We'll be back with more on the flooding in the West Midlands from 07:00 tomorrow.
One lane has been closed along Underhill Street in Bridgnorth this evening due to the the rising River Severn.
Shropshire Council said it was a precautionary measure, but with levels expected to peak at up to 5.3m (17.3ft) overnight the lane closure could remain until the morning.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilDrone footage shows the damage Storm Dennis has done to a farm in Herefordshire.
Read MoreThe threat of rain hangs over Worcester with "stormy mammatus clouds" visible in the city.
Dave Throup from the Environment Agency shared this on Twitter:
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It appears fraudsters may be targeting flood victims in an attempt to steal bank details.
West Mercia Police said it was aware of suspicious Facebook posts purporting to be from banks, directed at flood victims, and offering to replace cards or money lost in the floods.
People are being warned to be vigilant and only talk to their banks or insurance companies directly.
Severe flood warnings remain in place across the UK in the wake of Storm Dennis.
Read MoreThere are flood warnings right along the length of the River Severn , externalthrough Shropshire and Worcestershire this evening.
The Environment Agency also has flood warnings covering the rivers Wye and Trent and severe flood warnings for Upton upon Severn, Ironbridge and Hampton Bishop.
Image source, Environment AgencySandbags are being offered to people living near the River Severn in Bridgnorth this evening.
A supply has been placed near the junction of Cartway and Riverside so that residents can help themselves.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilThe council has been visiting those homes this evening and reported some already have their own sandbags and flood barriers.
The Beales Corner flood barrier in Bewdley is expected to be breached tonight, with the River Severn either coming over the top or around the side.
The local MP, Mark Garnier, tweeted a warning to people living alongside the river, with this photo.
Image source, Mark GarnierThe Environment Agency said the river is due to peak there at around 5.4m, external (17.7ft) overnight, and as a result properties on Beales Corner, Severnside South and Kidderminster Road are likely to be affected.
It will also cause problems for traffic in the town and for motorists using the A456.
You can see how close the River Severn is to these homes in Ironbridge and its just the flood barrier keeping back the water.
This photo was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Christine and below you can see Fiona's photo from Staunton on Wye, showing how high the river is there.
Image source, Christine
Image source, Fiona DShopkeepers in the Longden Coleham area of Shrewsbury have been doing their best to protect their stock during the flooding.
Susan Newman, who runs a shop near the Greyfriars bridge, said the community had been "amazing" and shopkeepers had been "keeping each other going".
A Shrewsbury shopkeeper has been saving her stock from the floods
