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Shrewsbury flooding: 'Highest ever' peak could be recorded Shrewsbury flooding: 'Highest ever' peak could be recorded
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Parts of a town centre are under water amid warnings that flooding in the area could reach its "highest ever" level.Parts of a town centre are under water amid warnings that flooding in the area could reach its "highest ever" level.
Severe flood warnings are in place in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, meaning there is a danger to life.Severe flood warnings are in place in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, meaning there is a danger to life.
Shropshire Council closed many routes into and around Shrewsbury, and said flooding could seal off the centre. Shropshire Council has closed many routes around Shrewsbury, and said flooding could seal off the centre.
The owner of B&B Darwin's Townhouse said 11 rooms had flooded, less than a week after floodwater "destroyed everything in its wake".The owner of B&B Darwin's Townhouse said 11 rooms had flooded, less than a week after floodwater "destroyed everything in its wake".
Ann DiTella, who runs the town centre B&B, said staff were trying to save furniture, bedding and linen as water had flooded the "entire cellars of the building".Ann DiTella, who runs the town centre B&B, said staff were trying to save furniture, bedding and linen as water had flooded the "entire cellars of the building".
She predicted it would cost the business about £30,000.She predicted it would cost the business about £30,000.
The Environment Agency (EA) said 40-50mm of rainfall in the Welsh mountains was expected to cause problems further down the River Severn. The Environment Agency (EA) said rainfall in the Welsh mountains was due to cause problems further down the River Severn.
There are more than 100 flood warnings and some 200 alerts in England after a third week of downpours that started with Storm Ciara.There are more than 100 flood warnings and some 200 alerts in England after a third week of downpours that started with Storm Ciara.
Defences went up in Frankwell and Coleham Head in Shrewsbury overnight.Defences went up in Frankwell and Coleham Head in Shrewsbury overnight.
The EA has also issued a severe flood warning for the Wharfage, Ironbridge, and warned properties would be affected by flooding due to temporary defences "overtopping" following persistent heavy rainfall.The EA has also issued a severe flood warning for the Wharfage, Ironbridge, and warned properties would be affected by flooding due to temporary defences "overtopping" following persistent heavy rainfall.
Water levels at the Buildwas river gauge are expected to peak at 6.7m (22ft) to 7m (23ft) on Tuesday evening.Water levels at the Buildwas river gauge are expected to peak at 6.7m (22ft) to 7m (23ft) on Tuesday evening.
Telford & Wrekin Council workers spent the night distributing sand bags in the Ironbridge area. Homes at risk in Jackfield were the first to receive help.Telford & Wrekin Council workers spent the night distributing sand bags in the Ironbridge area. Homes at risk in Jackfield were the first to receive help.
The authority tweeted that crews were in Ironbridge Gorge to help "anyone who needs it".
Debbie Bradbury-Walker, who lives near the English Bridge, said water had filled their 8ft cellar and there were three to four inches on the ground floor.Debbie Bradbury-Walker, who lives near the English Bridge, said water had filled their 8ft cellar and there were three to four inches on the ground floor.
"It's the first time it's flooded like this and entered the house in the five years we've lived here," she said."It's the first time it's flooded like this and entered the house in the five years we've lived here," she said.
"The drains are full but luckily we still have electricity at the moment."The drains are full but luckily we still have electricity at the moment.
"We have a way to escape from the house if we need. The rear is built up.""We have a way to escape from the house if we need. The rear is built up."
Stephanie Hall said her 10-minute drive to work in Battlefield, Shrewsbury, took nearly an hour. Stephanie Hall said her 10-minute drive to work in Battlefield, Shrewsbury, had taken nearly an hour.
"It was the sheer volume of traffic and the roads in the town centre were closed," she said. "It was solid both ways.""It was the sheer volume of traffic and the roads in the town centre were closed," she said. "It was solid both ways."
The EA said further rainfall was forecast over the next 48 hours and flooding of properties in Shrewsbury was set to continue.The EA said further rainfall was forecast over the next 48 hours and flooding of properties in Shrewsbury was set to continue.
A "prolonged peak" is expected at Welsh Bridge of 5.2m (17ft) to 5.5m (18ft) on Tuesday, which would be its highest recorded water level.A "prolonged peak" is expected at Welsh Bridge of 5.2m (17ft) to 5.5m (18ft) on Tuesday, which would be its highest recorded water level.
Caroline Douglass, director of incident management at the EA, said: "Flooding has a long-lasting and devastating impact on people's lives.Caroline Douglass, director of incident management at the EA, said: "Flooding has a long-lasting and devastating impact on people's lives.
"River levels remain high and communities along the river Severn, in particular Shrewsbury, Bewdley and Ironbridge, should be ready for potential flooding.""River levels remain high and communities along the river Severn, in particular Shrewsbury, Bewdley and Ironbridge, should be ready for potential flooding."
Businesses were evacuated in the Coleham area of Shrewsbury amid rising floodwater. Aimee Goolden took some people through the floodwater in her kayak, including workers at a care home.Businesses were evacuated in the Coleham area of Shrewsbury amid rising floodwater. Aimee Goolden took some people through the floodwater in her kayak, including workers at a care home.
"People have no idea that there are manhole covers up that will literally suck you all the way into the river if you land in them, they are really dangerous. It worries me that children might play in it and not realise that as well."
In the last week of October 2000, the Severn rose to its highest level for over 50 years, flooding Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.In the last week of October 2000, the Severn rose to its highest level for over 50 years, flooding Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.
Erica Jones, who runs Coleham Sandwich Bar & Deli in Shrewsbury, said they were "staying open as long as we can", after being "very lucky" last week.
She said: "It got to about six inches from our door."
Carol Calcutt, who lives close to the river, said: "I'm very worried. Looking out of my window now the water really is coming up in kind of small waves. It is moving very quickly again."Carol Calcutt, who lives close to the river, said: "I'm very worried. Looking out of my window now the water really is coming up in kind of small waves. It is moving very quickly again."
Shrewsbury Colleges Group said its English Bridge and Welsh Bridge campuses were closed on Monday, but its London Road campus would be open as usual.Shrewsbury Colleges Group said its English Bridge and Welsh Bridge campuses were closed on Monday, but its London Road campus would be open as usual.
Shrewsbury High School said its senior school would also be closed, although the prep school would be open without a school minibus service.Shrewsbury High School said its senior school would also be closed, although the prep school would be open without a school minibus service.
Coleham Primary School said it was planning to be open as normal. But Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Church of England primary school was shut.Coleham Primary School said it was planning to be open as normal. But Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Church of England primary school was shut.
Last week homes and businesses were affected by floods in the wake of downpours brought by Storm Dennis.Last week homes and businesses were affected by floods in the wake of downpours brought by Storm Dennis.
The Rivers Wye and Severn reached their highest-ever levels.The Rivers Wye and Severn reached their highest-ever levels.
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