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Warning of widespread flood risks | Warning of widespread flood risks |
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A number of flood warnings have been put in force in the West Midlands as rain followed heavy snow storms. | A number of flood warnings have been put in force in the West Midlands as rain followed heavy snow storms. |
There are warnings that property could be damaged along the River Avon between Rugby, Warks and Stanford, Northants. | There are warnings that property could be damaged along the River Avon between Rugby, Warks and Stanford, Northants. |
The river may also flood from Evesham, Worcs to Tewkesbury, Glos. A warning is also in place along the River Leam from Marton to Leamington Spa, Warks. | The river may also flood from Evesham, Worcs to Tewkesbury, Glos. A warning is also in place along the River Leam from Marton to Leamington Spa, Warks. |
There are flood watches, which warn of waterlogged roads, in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Warwickshire. | There are flood watches, which warn of waterlogged roads, in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Warwickshire. |
Rivers on flood watch include the Avon throughout Warwickshire and Worcestershire, the Severn in Worcesters and Gloucestershire and other rivers in south and east Warwickshire. | |
Flooded ford | Flooded ford |
The Environment Agency said the River Lugg in Herefordshire was also on flood watch. | The Environment Agency said the River Lugg in Herefordshire was also on flood watch. |
In Shropshire there are flood watches on the Tern, Perry, Roden, Teme, Onny and Corve. | In Shropshire there are flood watches on the Tern, Perry, Roden, Teme, Onny and Corve. |
Melting snow means river levels are rising | Melting snow means river levels are rising |
Fire crews in the county have been called out to a series of flooding incidents, which have mostly been due to melting snow. | Fire crews in the county have been called out to a series of flooding incidents, which have mostly been due to melting snow. |
A cellar pump was used to clear up at Shrewsbury Town's Gay Meadow stadium and crews have also used heavy pumping gear at floods in Whitchurch and Westbury. | A cellar pump was used to clear up at Shrewsbury Town's Gay Meadow stadium and crews have also used heavy pumping gear at floods in Whitchurch and Westbury. |
There have also been reports of standing water on roads in Warwickshire, especially in the south of the county. | There have also been reports of standing water on roads in Warwickshire, especially in the south of the county. |
A ford by Kenilworth Castle has flooded overnight and there are reports of a long stretch of deep water on the A3400 at Long Compton. | A ford by Kenilworth Castle has flooded overnight and there are reports of a long stretch of deep water on the A3400 at Long Compton. |
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