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River Severn Keeps Rising After Storm Claudia, With Worcester and Tewkesbury Under Flood Warnings

Agencies forecast river peaks early this week with possible property flooding.

Overview

  • Environment Agency flood warnings remain in force for stretches of the Severn including Court Meadow at Kempsey and Callow End, Severn Ham in Tewkesbury, and Apperley and The Leigh.
  • Predicted peaks include Mythe on Monday afternoon at 3.5–4.0m, Kempsey and Diglis on Tuesday morning around 6.0–6.4m with property flooding possible from 6.0m, and Haw Bridge on Wednesday at 4.5–5.0m.
  • Aerial and drone images show Worcester landmarks such as New Road cricket ground, the racecourse, Powick Old Bridge and Chapter Meadows surrounded by floodwater.
  • Tewkesbury car parks and nearby fields are underwater and the borough council has urged drivers to avoid the Vineyards long-stay car park.
  • Power cuts and travel disruption have been reported in Worcestershire, with more than 500 properties affected in one outage and multiple road, bridge and car park closures, as a colder spell with risks of snow and ice develops.