A FLOOD warning has been issued for the River Vyrnwy from Llanymynech to Maesbrook and Melverley following more rains from Storm Dennis.

The Environment Agency upgraded from an alert to a warning at 3.30am this morning after the area had been placed on alert.

The rains have resulted in floods all over the region, with all of the emergency services called out at regular intervals, including Shropshire Fire, West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Chief Superintendent Tom Harding, from West Mercia Police, on behalf of the multi-agency flood response, said: “We continue to experience flooding as a result of storm Dennis across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire – with major incidents being declared in all three counties.

“We would like to reassure everyone affected that all partners are working together to keep people safe and plans have been put in place for the coming days.

“There are currently severe flood warnings, meaning danger to life, for the Tenbury Wells area and Ludlow.

"We are also advised that there is potential risk of further and significant flooding over the next few days in Greyfriars and Hampton Bishop in Herefordshire, Worcester and Upton in Worcestershire and Shrewsbury in Shropshire.

“We are continuing to work hard to identify and evacuate residents where necessary and teams on the ground are there to support communities, particularly the vulnerable. Rest centres are in place for anyone asked to leave their homes.

“We are experiencing unprecedented river levels, particularly in Tenbury and Ludlow, so please do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Many roads are closed and impassable so please respect any road closures and diversions as they are in place to keep you safe. Please do not venture close to swollen rivers or floodwater and follow flood advice.

“I want to thank the public for your help and support of all the agencies, emergency services and local authorities involved in the flood response.

“Information regarding the flooding including road closures, will continue to be given on social media by the Environment Agency, local authorities and the emergency services, and via local news or radio channels.”

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “It is vital that the public allow the emergency services and their partners to deal with the situation. Please help us by not putting yourself at risk by travelling unless absolutely necessary.

“If you are in an area that has historically been affected by flooding, please ensure that you are up to date with the current advice available from the Environment Agency.

“For drivers, please do not drive through flood waters; we have already seen numerous cases of cars becoming stranded. It takes remarkably little water to put you and your car at risk.”

For more on flood alerts, head to https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/