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  • Updates from Monday 24 February to Friday 28 February

Live Reporting

  1. Water levels rising in Shrewsbury

    The river level in Shrewsbury has reached 4.61m said the Environment Agency, with a peak expected later this evening.

    The highest ever recorded level is 5.25 in November 2000.

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  2. People urged to move their cars

    Drivers with cars in the Wharfage or Dale End car parks in Ironbridge are being advised to move their vehicles ahead of closures.

    The park and ride is available to use, said the council.

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  3. River levels 'could be highest ever'

    River levels in Shrewsbury are expected to peak at between 4.8m and 5.2m on Monday evening, which could be the "highest we've ever had," said the Environment Agency.

    Chris Bainger, from the Environment Agency, said the levels would be "in and around, if not above what we had last week".

    "We know the chaos, the damage, the devastation that that caused to properties," he added.

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  4. Floods affecting trains

    No trains are running between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth due to flooding.

    A limited bus replacement service is running, said Transport for Wales Rail.

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  5. Main routes into Shrewsbury closed

    Here's a round-up of the main road closures in and around Shrewsbury:

    • Smithfield Road
    • Chester Street and Cross Street
    • Coton Hill
    • Berwick Road
    • Berwick Road
    • Roushill
    • Atcham to Berwick Wharf
    • B4380 Shrewsbury to Atcham

    These car parks are also closed:

    • Frankwell
    • St Julian's Friars
    • Raven Meadows multi-storey

    For a full list of closures, visit the Shropshire Council website

  6. Video: What's the weather got in store?

    Sara Blizzard
    BBC Weather

    There will be strong winds and heavy rain for many this morning.

    It will turn brighter this afternoon but stay windy with scattered showers and highs of 13C (55F).

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  7. One person rescued from floods

    In Herefordshire, the B4110 is closed in both directions at Adforton along with the A4113 in Leintwardine.

    Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire Service crews were sent to rescue a person from a vehicle stuck in floods in Leintwardine.

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  8. Town centre 'only accessible by foot'

    Tim Page
    BBC Shropshire

    Workers for Shropshire Council have spent the night closing the main car routes in and out of the town centre river loop.

    ShrewsburyWest Mercia Police

    They're keen to stress businesses remain open but you'll need to get to the centre on foot.

    Buses will be dropping off at the same three points as during last week's floods - Abbey Foregate, Frankwell Island and New Park Road in Castle Fields.

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  9. Sand bags distributed in Ironbridge

    Council workers have spent the night distributing sand bags along the gorge in Ironbridge, firstly to homes at risk in Jackfield.

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  10. River levels could reach 20-year peak

    River levels in Shropshire could reach the highest seen in 20 years, the Environment Agency is warning.

    Flood defences have been deployed and roads closed around Shrewsbury and a severe flood warning issued - meaning a danger to life.

    Defences have been put up on the River Severn at Frankwell and Coleham Head.

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  11. Flooding latest as severe warning issued

    Vanessa Pearce
    BBC News

    Welcome to our live service for Monday.

    As a severe flood warning has been issued for the River Severn at Shrewsbury, we'll be bringing you the latest news, and travel disruption for the area.

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