New flood warning issued for region after night of heavy rain
Residents living alongside the River Severn have been warned to expect flooding after a night of heavy rainfall.
The Environment Agency has posted an updated message to inform residents in Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Stourport that river levels are expected to rise due to rainfall.
Residents in Bewdley have also been informed that due to the work to build the Flood Risk Management Scheme, the barriers at Beales Corner will not be deployed, despite the ongoing risk of the Severn bursting its banks and flooding the adjacent streets.
This comes after parts of Worcester were left with standing flood water from the River Severn, with images released by Worcestershire Council showing flooding on Waverley Street and Pitchcroft Car Park.
The river is expected to peak at Bewdley at between 4m to 4.3m on Wednesday morning, with the Met Office forecasting heavy rain and disruption.
The forecast read: "Heavy rain falling on saturated ground is likely to cause some travel disruption.
"Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.
"Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.
"Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer."
A spokesman for the Environment Agency said that flooding was expected on property, roads and farmland in Bewdley and Bridgnorth and at properties at Severnside and the access road to Stourport Marina.
The spokesman said about Bewdley: "As previously communicated, the Barriers at Beales Corner will not be deployed due to the construction of the Flood Risk Management Scheme.
Predicted Peak:- 4.3m to 4.7m Wednesday morning 03/01/24.
"Flood water could be deep and fast flowing, and therefore pose a risk to life. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
