The River Severn at Buildwas reached 3.47 metres on 11 February 2026, exceeding the top of the normal range for the measuring station in this part of Telford (normal range 0.42–3.40m), the Environment Agency reported. While levels at 3.47m can lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads, the reading is well below the level at which property flooding is considered possible.
The latest reading, taken at 6:15pm on 11 February, showed the river height had passed the typical 3.40m limit and the trend was falling. The Environment Agency lists flood alerts within five miles of the Buildwas measuring station; residents are advised to avoid riverside paths and low-lying ground that may be underwater and to monitor local updates.
High water can affect visitors to riverside attractions such as Buildwas Abbey. English Heritage currently says Buildwas Abbey is closed to visitors because the grounds are ‘exceptionally wet and muddy’ and notes sites are sometimes closed temporarily for public safety until conditions improve.
The Environment Agency notes that property flooding is possible at around 4.8 metres, so the current level is below the threshold for likely building flooding. Local drivers should remain cautious on riverside routes such as Buildwas Road (B4380), where surface water and saturated ground can still make travel difficult even when the risk to homes is low.
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