A couple in Shrewsbury have had to retreat upstairs as their home is flooded.

Here they are, surveying the scene...

Image source, Jessica Ann Walton

Debbie Bradbury-Walker said she and her partner were trying to ride out the flooding rather than leave, but could always escape through the back of their home if they had to.

About four inches of water has got into the ground floor, she says - the first time it's flooded in the five years she's been there.

We told you moments ago about the watery state of a road in Coleham, Shrewsbury. But just how wet is it?

This kayaker might give you an idea...

We told you earlier they were preparing for flooding on a road in Shrewsbury - well, it's arrived.

Longden Coleham, in the Coleham area of the town, runs near the rising River Severn and, as you can see from this photo, it's now underwater.

Sandbags have been piled in building entrances but the Environment Agency's warning levels will keep getting higher.

The Severn's exact peak levels are uncertain, says the environment agency which warns of significant flooding along its course from Shrewsbury to Worcester.

According to the body, the overall flood risk is medium.

And going by what the agency's Dave Throup has to say, it all combines for "not a great look".

Mr Throup said "an incredible 400 tonnes of water a second" were approaching Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury food bank's closed this morning due to the threat of flooding, organisers said on Facebook., external

Image source, Barnabas Community Church

It's based at Barnabas Community Church, on Longden Coleham, which was flooded last week.

Staff at the church say they and volunteers have already cleared, disinfected and cleaned the building after it flooded last week., external

They then went in on Sunday and moved items upstairs, removing all the carpet tiles in case it happens again.

Image source, Barnabas Community Church

A village in Shropshire's been pretty much cut off by flooding today after more rain over the weekend.

Image source, Crew Green Clare

BBC Radio Shropshire's Sean Fogarty is in Melverley, south of Oswestry, and says the main roads are underwater, with all the routes around him submerged.

He adds he can see "nothing but water" from his house and many residents have been forced to move out.

"There are lots and lots of people around here now who are completely inundated. There are people who've had to leave their houses and stay in caravans in Oswestry."

University Centre Shrewsbury says it's still accessible by foot, but the site has closed to ensure the safety of staff and students.

West Mercia Search and Rescue team says it has volunteers on standby , externalfor sending to Shrewsbury as the Severn continues to rise.

Image source, West Mercia Police

They were frequently called on, external to carry out rescues last week across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire following Storm Dennis.

The team says on Facebook they have powerboats, a raft, inflatable pathways and kayaks at the ready.

Shrewsbury town centre is "strangely" quiet, the Environment Agency's Chris Bainger has tweeted.

He says water can be seen bubbling up through drains on Smithfield Road, normally one of the town's busiest streets, and it's getting "quite deep".

He adds: "To see the Smithfield Road with no traffic on at rush hour - it looks like a ghost town - it's very strange."

While the focus is on the Severn's impact on Shrewsbury today, there are also more than a dozen flood warnings dotted along the river, in Shropshire and beyond., external

Image source, Environment Agency

Areas include Ironbridge and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, and in Worcestershire, Bewdley, Worcester and Upton upon Severn.

Shrewsbury is the only place with a severe flood warning, external, meaning there's a danger to life. The Environment Agency warns water levels are yet to peak.

It's also issued warnings for the River Wye around Hampton Bishop, near Hereford, and the River Vyrnwy in Shropshire.

The Wharfage is closed in Ironbridge, with river levels set to peak there in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the council and Environment Agency.

Image source, Telford and Wrekin Council

Flood warnings have been issued for Ironbridge, Jackfield and Sutton Wharf., external

Coalbrookdale Primary School is closed today and expected to be closed tomorrow, says Telford and Wrekin Council.

Council workers have been out overnight distributing sandbags which can also be collected from the park and ride centre.

The Wharfage and Dale End car parks are closed, with drivers being urged to use the park and ride to pick up vehicles at risk of being caught in flooding.

Johnty O'Donnell
Producer, BBC Shropshire

Barriers haven't been breached yet in Coleham, but Longden Road, which was under water last week, is closed to cars.

Sandbags are piled high at shop fronts as people continue to go about their daily business.

While river levels are yet to peak, Coleham is in a much better situation than it was last week due to preparations made last night

Johnty O'Donnell
Producer, BBC Shropshire

Greyfriars bridge is open so you can walk into Shrewsbury town centre, but as you can see, the river's looking very high for houses in the area.

This is how the floods are being covered by some of the local news organisations:

• The Shropshire Star reports: Severe 'danger to life' flooding warning for Shrewsbury as River Severn rises again, external
• Shropshire Live has: Shrewsbury Flooding: Severe warning in place, roads closed, external

Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE primary school is shut today and tomorrow due to flooding.

In Shrewsbury, Coleham Primary is open as normal at the moment, but parents are being advised to walk their children to school due to flooded roads in the area.

The English Bridge and Welsh Bridge campuses have closed at Shrewsbury College and Shrewsbury High School has closed its senior school site.

Water is now coming on to Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury with levels of River Severn "steadily rising," said the Environment Agency.

Levels are expected to peak later this afternoon but "there may be a further peak after that which means we will have this around for quite some time," said Chris Bainger.

Tracey Higgins
Journalist, BBC Shropshire

The English Bridge in Shrewsbury remains open and cars are making their way over the bridge for the moment.

The road to Coleham though has been closed off with pumps now trying to get water away from the road.

But it's only a matter of time before the water breaches the bank and comes over on to the road at the gyratory - but it is all open at the moment.

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

Photographer Carl Jones has sent us these pictures he took overnight in Shrewsbury as flood defences were put up in the town.

Image source, Carl Jones

Image source, Carl Jones

Image source, Carl Jones

Image source, Carl Jones

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Council staff have been out overnight warning residents at risk of flooding in Shrewsbury, said the chief executive.

Clive Wright, said other residents in isolated rural areas had been contacted by phone.

"There are trenches that get blocked with debris, so we've been out clearing those all through the weekend," he said.

"The river levels are set to rise during the day so we do expect that at some point today, we may get more flooding and if the barriers breach at Coleham again, as they did last week, then that will close off the town and the English Bridge."

"We had anticipated that the English Bridge would be closed this morning but as we look at it now, there's localised flooding but it's still open."

An embankment slip is affecting the rail line between Shrewsbury and Newtown, with bus replacement services running.