Flood alert issued in South Shropshire

A Flood Alert has been issued for the Upper Teme. 

Flooding is possible for River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries upstream of Ludlow.   

River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge following persistent heavy rainfall.  Consequently, flooding is imminent. 

The Environment Agency expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Church Stretton and Ludlow.

River levels are expected to remain high over the weekend.