Storm Franklin recap as severe flood warnings issued due to near-record river levels
Water levels along the River Severn have reached near record highs.
Franklin was the third storm in a week to cause destruction across the country, following in the wake of Dudley and Eunice.
High winds have brought down trees onto buildings and cars, while the River Severn is pushing against flood barriers in several West Midlands towns.
The Met Office's yellow weather warning for wind was in place on Monday morning, before flooding became the major issue of the day.
Here are the key points from the day
Severe 'danger to life' flood warning issued at Ironbridge on Monday afternoon
A second severe warning issued a few hours later at Bewdley
Several town centre roads and car parks closed in Shrewsbury as river level approaches record high
Tree smashes into pub as punters eat Sunday lunch
Building roof ripped off and dumped onto nearby road and railway line
Read back over the main events of the day in our blog below (warning may take a few seconds to load).
