A town centre lost to the flood water - before and after pictures show River Severn flooding
What a difference the weather can make. Lush green fields now lie submerged under water and play areas enjoyed by children during the summer holidays have disappeared.
The usually tranquil River Severn, popular with canoeists and tourists, is now swollen and has burst its banks.
Water has overspilled onto the riverside in Stourport covering car parks, caravan pitches, playgrounds and the town skatepark.
Tops of benches and car park machines can be seen above the water level in car parks, which would have been filled with vehicles at the height of the summer. But now they remain under water until the river starts to recede, returning the town to normal.
The Treasure Island fun fair, which attracts visitors from across the West Midlands, has escaped the flooding due to being on higher ground, although two-thirds of its car park remain out of use. But a crazy golf park and playground nearer the water's edge has not been so lucky.
People in the town say they have escaped the worst and consider themselves lucky compared with other parts of Worcestershire.
Stourport town councillor Gary Talbot said: "We haven't been as badly hit as we have been in previous years when the water has been up to Bridge Street."
Yesterday, soldiers arrived in Bewdley. A base was set up at Beales Corner, on the Wribbenhall side of the river, where pumps have been in operation. The soldiers from Royal Irish Regiment have also been helping out in Worcester where they have been based at the Worcester Army Reserve Centre. Bradley Morgan, from the Environment Agency, said: "The water level has come down, but there was heavy rainfall and we expect the level to either stay or go back up when it reaches us down the river."
"People have been really good in the town, they have managed to get on with daily life despite the problems. They have also been grateful for the defences."
Speaking on behalf of the Tactical Co-ordinating Group, chairman Superintendent Kevin Purcell said: "The situation in Worcestershire is slowly improving and we are working hard towards preparing for the recovery phase. Current information shows it is unlikely river levels will go back up to the peaks we saw last week, however they may take a while to go back to the levels we normally see at this time of the year.
"Bewdley Bridge remains closed. If it reopened with the barriers in situ, there is a danger of a traffic collision, so it will remain closed until the water level drops to one where there is no threat to properties. Once the barriers can come down, the bridge will reopen."
