Flood warning issued for Buildwas, Ironbridge Gorge & Jackfield
Flood warning issued for Buildwas, Ironbridge Gorge & Jackfield
Flooding is expected – immediate action required. This was the warning that appeared on the Flood information website this afternoon.
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected from this morning, Saturday 15/06/19.
Flooding is affecting properties on Ferry Road. Predicted Peak at Buildwas 4.85m to 4.9m this evening Saturday 15/06/19.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 16/06/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Stay safe people
Laura Groucott
Get your Ark out Fiona Hotchkiss Fiona Mayhew xxxx
Stephen Biddulph
Margaret Hunter not sure if this will effect you and Andy xx
Brenda Daniels Laura Lane xXx