Flood risk in Bridgnorth

See which parts of Bridgnorth are covered by the flood warning.

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Severe flood warning

Flooding is happening in Bridgnorth Low Town.

The River Severn has burst its banks. This is a severe flood warning. There is a danger to life.

There is a danger to life. Leave the area if you are told to.

Flood warning details

• Severity: Severe
• Risk to life: High – danger to life
• Location: Bridgnorth Low Town, Shropshire, along the River Severn
• Affected roads and locations:
  • Underhill Street
  • Bridge Street
  • Cart Way
  • Severn Terrace
  • Riverside
  • Mill Street
  • New Road
  • Kings Loade
  • Wellmeadow
  • the B4555 through Low Town
• Warning started: 6:30am on Friday 18 September 2026
• Expected to end: 9pm on Saturday 19 September 2026

What you should do

• Leave the area immediately if you are told to
• Call 999 if you or someone else is in danger
• Do not walk or drive through flood water
• Flood water can be deep, fast-moving and hide open drains
• Move vehicles, pets and important items upstairs or to higher ground if it is safe to do so