Here's a round-up of where things stand so far on Monday:

Following weekend rain, we've been bringing you the news from flood-hit counties as they continue to deal with the aftermath of storms that first hit more than two weeks ago.

Flood warnings remain along the Severn where levels have risen once more, leaving communities braced for whatever may come.

The good news is the river has already peaked in Shrewsbury. And while it's yet to reach its highest point in Ironbridge - that's set to happen on Monday evening or overnight - the levels are not expected to be as high as last week, the Environment Agency says.

Bewdley and Worcester will find out at some point on Tuesday what the Severn will do there, but again, EA forecasts are encouraging, although it warns levels are nevertheless set to be high and warns against complacency.

In the meantime, barriers are being shored up.

But amid various clean-up operations, residents and businesses are beginning to literally count the cost of flooding.

BBC Hereford and Worcester

BBC Hereford and Worcester listeners have been getting in touch to describe how a closure of the B4424 has been affecting them.

The road has been closed between Fownhope and Hereford since 17 February due to a landslip.

One resident said: "The current road closures have had a huge impact on my daily commute to work.

"I live in Hinton, my son goes to Mordiford Primary School and I work in Ross on Wye. As you can imagine, this is having a huge effect on my daily round trip. I'm currently travelling an hour-and-three-quarters each way."

But another listener added: "Positive for me of having the road closures, as someone who lives five to six miles away from town and work and who is reasonably fit, is I should use my bike more.

"With the road closures doubling my journey to work and making the traffic so bad it's really made me think about how I move and made me get out on my bike more. This has made me feel so much better and also saved me time."

A Facebook group set up to support Worcestershire residents hit by flooding has attracted more than 1,000 members.

Dozens of people have been offering furniture, toiletries and kitchenware to those affected in Bewdley, says Michelle Edwards who set up the flood relief page, external.

She described the community response as "phenomenal".

Image source, Michelle Edwards

"I've been inundated with offers of help," she said.

"I've been speaking to people whose homes are flooded. The water is up to their work surfaces in the kitchen and they haven't got insurance because the premiums are so high.

"It really is quite devastating to hear people's stories."

Residents wanting to benefit from services and items being offered are asked to fill in an online assessment form, external.

Rainfall data from the Met Office has shown that last month was the wettest February since records began.

An average of 202.1mm fell, surpassing records for February 1990, when 193.4mm came down.

John Curtin, head of floods and coastal management at the Environment Agency, reacted to data released by the Met Office, tweeting: , external"I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it."

A restaurant in Shrewsbury says it's seen its takings halve in the past two weeks due to flooding.

Image source, Getty Images

The Armoury is based on the banks of the River Severn. It was able to mainly stay open when the river burst its banks. , external

However, manager Emily Periam told BBC Shropshire she had seen fewer customers since the storms hit.

"The sales that we've had have just been half of what we'd usually have and also people are still just not coming into the town centre," she said.

A meeting in Shrewsbury is set to look at what can be done to better protect the town from flooding.

Parts of the area were under water last month and many shops and businesses near the River Severn said floodwaters got into their buildings.

Shropshire councillor Kate Halliday, who represents the Belle Vue ward, is behind the meeting and says it's vital the town learns from the last two weeks.

She said: "What I'd like us to look at this meeting is things like 'can we get grants for proper barriers in front of doors'? Local businesses all put their own up and they're probably not as effective as a proper barrier."

The Environment Agency warns people not to get "complacent" as warnings remain on the Severn.

The Severn's levels in Bewdley will take a couple of days to go down after the peak set for Tuesday, says the Environment Agency.

Temporary flood defences have been put up at Beales Corner in the town, with the main bridge closed to traffic.

Water overtopped defences there last week, with the river's levels described as "extreme". The swollen levels set for Tuesday, according to the Environment Agency's Dave Throup, will be closer to what can normally be expected in the winter.

"Nonetheless, they do represent dangers," he said.

Two car parks are still closed today in Shrewsbury, Shropshire Council says. , external

Frankwell and St Julian's Friars remain shut, and the authority adds that access to some of the open sites is limited by floodwater.

Bus operator Arriva Midlands West says services are mostly back to normal except for those accessing the Wharfage, Ironbridge, as the road's still closed., external

BBC Midlands Today

Bewdley resident Paul Smith says he's been left "overwhelmed" by the support of locals after his property was flooded.

Water overtopped barriers in the Worcestershire town last week. The River Severn is expected to peak there again on Tuesday.

Mr Smith said about a foot of water had entered his home, but the help from his local community was "tremendous".

He said: "I've shed a few tears with the generosity that people have given us and shown to us.

"What people don't realise is [flooding] affects your thoughts; you can't work, you can't go out to work while your house is under threat."

BBC Shropshire

Schoolchildren have been delivering the cards they've written to flood-hit businesses in Shrewsbury.

The messages of support come from Coleham Primary School, which itself was forced to close for two days, although only its cellars flooded.

Headteacher Claire Jones told BBC Shropshire one of the teachers suggested making cards to lift spirits in the area.

Image source, Darwin's Townhouse

The pupils designed and wrote more than 30 cards, delivering some of them on Friday.

One of them said: "We've just done it to encourage [the businesses] and make them smile."

That looks to have worked. Flood-hit Darwin's Townhouse was among those to receive a card and posted a photo of it on Facebook, external, adding it "gave us a big smile".

Image source, Darwin's Townhouse

Stephanie Miskin
BBC News

The Boat Inn in Jackfield near Ironbridge was underwater for a significant part of last week. But it's not the first time the area was flooded.

Take a look at this photo that's been shared with us - from 4 January 1925.

Image source, Jack Boland

Look familiar? Here's the same pub in a photo taken last week on 26 February 2020.

Image source, AFP / GETTY

The River Severn's expected to peak in Ironbridge later.

Image source, Reuters

Telford and Wrekin Council says it hopes the level will be at least a metre lower, external than last week when rising waters "overwhelmed" flood defences.

The Wharfage alongside the river is still closed to vehicles but the authority says repairs have started on foot ways after being damaged by floodwater., external

BBC Shropshire

Shrewsbury is now in "Operation Clean-up", says the local authority.

The Severn peaked in the town overnight with a lower level than last week, although the Environment Agency reported levels should still be considered high.

In the meantime, and with no major issues on the roads today, Shropshire Council is working to help flood-hit businesses and residents forced out of their homes. The authority says it's supporting 42 people affected during 18 days of floods.

Image source, AFP/Getty Images

The council is also replacing skips for damaged goods which have been filled in areas including Coleham and Ludlow, and is promising to get flood payments to local firms who need them.

A spokesperson said residents had also been coming to each other's aid.

"There have been people over the weekend setting up hot food and drink stalls to support people.

"I know we've spoken about the multi-agency effort but I have to say that's been matched and maybe even exceeded at times by local people just helping each other."

Car parks close to the Severn in Worcester may still flood, says the city council., external

The authority advises using St Martin's Gate multi-storey.

Talking of disruption in the city, this was the scene at the racecourse on Sunday.

Image source, Reuters

Bewdley Bridge is still open to pedestrians and cyclists despite being closed to traffic, the council says.

Image source, Worcestershire Highways and Travel

Temporary flood defences have been put up at Beales Corner in response to a rise in the River Severn.

A peak is expected in Bewdley on Tuesday evening, the Environment Agency says.

Image source, Worcestershire Highways and Travel

Residents with flood-damaged items can use recycling centres in Herefordshire until 8 March without the need for a permit for a commercial vehicle, the council says.

Vanessa Pearce
BBC News

This is the scene in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, this morning, where flood warnings remain in place on the River Severn. , external

Image source, Stuart Woodger

Image source, Stuart Woodger

Flooding is affecting properties on Severnside, Severn Terrace, Riverside and local caravan parks, said the Environment Agency.

The river is set to peak at between 4.6m and 5.1m later this evening.

Image source, Stuart Woodger

Stuart Woodger sent us these pictures via Twitter , externalbut you can also send them via email and Facebook., external

Water levels on the River Severn are "relatively stable" and dropping off slowly in Shrewsbury, said the Environment Agency's Dave Throup.

Image source, Environment Agency

Levels are still "very high" in the town, he said, but "manageable".

"The peak will now work its way down through Ironbridge this afternoon and this evening, and expected to peak probably a metre lower than we saw last week," he added.

Flood defences there "should be able to cope with the levels we're expecting to see".

The river is rising in Bewdley "very strongly" with temporary flood defences erected at Beales Corner in the town "which could cause disruption", he added.

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