Flood Warning 5:38pm, 21st January 2021 (UTC)

River levels are rising at the Bewdley river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect Holt Fleet, Lenchford Meadow Caravan Park and low lying properties near B4196 and at Riverlands and low lying properties near Lincomb. The B4196 at Lenchford Inn and the Stourport to Holt Fleet Road flooded. Predicted Peak:- Bewdley 4.6m to 5.1m on Saturday morning, 23/01/21. Further scattered rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.