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1. • • Homes and businesses on the Wharfage in Ironbridge are expected to be flooded, with levels not expected to peak there until Tuesday evening, when the water could to reach up to 7m. Staff are now working to evacuate both areas, saying residents "must evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk".
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   Is Ironbridge A flood risk area?

   • Residents in flood-risk areas urged to evacuate with support from police and council. The Environment Agency has issued a Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge, Shropshire due to extremely high river levels on the River Severn that are threatening to over-top flood barriers.

   Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge

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   Why was Ironbridge evacuated?

   • An emergency evacuation took place as rising waters on the River Severn "overwhelmed" a town's flood defences. Buckled barriers at Ironbridge, Shropshire, meant water seeped underneath, resulting in police evacuating part of the town.

   Ironbridge flooding: Emergency evacuation as defences 'overwhelmed' …

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   Are Bewdley and Ironbridge under a 'danger to life' flood warning?

   • Three storms in a week, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall, have led the river to swell. For the second day running, Bewdley and Ironbridge are today (February 23) under an Environment Agency 'danger to life' flood warning - the highest possible level. Residents in homes near the river in both towns have been evacuated.

   Live: Bewdley and Ironbridge floods - River Severn set to burst over

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   Did a bursting Brook cause flooding in Ironbridge?

   • Part of Ironbridge was this morning hit by flooding misery – reportedly caused by a bursting brook. Flooding at Dale End this morning. Picture: Robin Fellows-Weir - RFW Photo Video Dale End in Coalbrookdale was several feet under water from around 9am this morning with heavy rain understood to have resulted in the nearby brook bursting its banks.

   Parts of Ironbridge several feet underwater as brook bursts during

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   What if the water level in Ironbridge climbed to 6m?

   • The water level in Ironbridge peaked at 6.6m today, if it had risen to 6.8m the flood barriers would have been topped, the leader of Telford & Wrekin Council has said. Councillor Shaun Davies said "it is only through the grace of God these barriers have not been topped again".

   Live: Bewdley and Ironbridge floods - River Severn set to burst over

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   What happened at Ironbridge?

   • The water levels peaked in Ironbridge overnight and are now receding. But the river is still so high that the Wharfage remains closed. Wharfage remains closed at Ironbridge - Water levels peaked during the night at 6.6m but are now slowly retreating.

   Live: Bewdley and Ironbridge floods - River Severn set to burst over

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3. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk › locationCheck for flooding in Ironbridge, Telford, Telford and Wrekin

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   5 days ago · View current flood warnings and alerts for the Ironbridge, Telford, Telford and Wrekin area, and the regional flood forecast for the next 5 days. Also check local river, sea, groundwater and...

4. www.birminghammail.co.uk › black-country › liveLive: Bewdley and Ironbridge floods - River Severn set to ...

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   Feb 22, 2022 · Bewdley and Ironbridge are set to flood later today. Three storms in a week, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall, have led the river to swell.

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6. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk › target-areaRiver Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge flood warning area

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   River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge flood warning area. Up to date as of 3:28pm on 10 October 2024. View map of the flood warning area. We'll update this page when there's a flood warning in...

7. www.gov.uk › government › newsEnvironment Agency issues Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge ...

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   Feb 21, 2022 · Properties along The Wharfage in Ironbridge are at a very high risk of flooding as fast-flowing water from the River Severn is expected to flood the area later today. The Agency deployed...

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8. www.shropshirestar.com › news › local-hubsParts of Ironbridge several feet underwater as brook bursts ...

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Dale End in Coalbrookdale was several feet under water from around 9am this morning with heavy rain understood to have resulted in the nearby brook bursting its banks.

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   Feb 21, 2022 · Homes and businesses on the Wharfage in Ironbridge are expected to be flooded, with levels not expected to peak there until Tuesday evening, when the water could to reach up to 7m. Staff are...

10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-hereford-worcesterIronbridge flooding: Emergency evacuation as defences ... - BBC

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    Feb 26, 2020 · An emergency evacuation took place as rising waters on the River Severn "overwhelmed" a town's flood defences. Buckled barriers at Ironbridge, Shropshire, meant water seeped underneath, resulting...