Storm Eunice: Flooding expected as snowfall and Storm Eunice hit county
Flood barriers are in place amid warnings of rising river levels flooding some properties as Storm Eunice continues to cause disruption.
Snow and sleet have fallen over parts of Telford, Shrewsbury and Oswestry, throughout the weekend while Llanidloes in Mid Wales was earlier blanketed in snow.
The deluge in Mid Wales is likely to work its way through rivers and tributaries over the next day or so, with river levels set to rise as a result.
Environment Agency workers have put flood barriers up on the Wharfage in Ironbridge in preparation, while those in Shrewsbury at Frankwell went up earlier this week.
The Environment Agency has issued two red flood alerts for the county – one in Shrewsbury and another in Ironbridge and Jackfield.
A spokesman warned flooding of some property and roads is expected.
He said:
"Further heavy rainfall is forecast into Sunday. This rain will cause river levels to remain high over the next few days with the possibility of further rises on Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences."
The spokesman also highlighted the Ironbridge situation, urging homeowners to be prepared.
The spokesman said: "Flooding of property and roads is expected from 1am. We expect flooding to affect properties on Ferry Road.
"The predicted peak is at Buildwas of 4.7m to 5m by lunch time."
Officials advised people to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
Shropshire Council meanwhile has closed St Julian Friars Car Park because of the risk of flooding.
It comes with major disruption on the rail network and a host of services throughout the county being cancelled, including some with West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Shrewsbury. The line reopened by 11am on Saturday but disruption is still possible.
Transport for Wales has also cancelled a number of services from Shrewsbury to Swansea, and from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth.
Both operators advised passengers to check before travelling.
The Met Office has also announced a yellow warning for wind in Wales, Shropshire and much of England for Sunday and Monday.
The agency said: "Some delays to road, rail, and ferry transport are likely.
"Delays or restrictions for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.
"It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
"Some damage to infrastructure and trees/branches is possible, especially where made more vulnerable by Storm Eunice.
"Power outages are possible, and efforts to restore power to areas which have had interrupted supply in the wake of Storm Eunice are likely to be hampered."
It comes as more than 430 flights due to take off or land at UK airports were cancelled on Friday, while the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge, which link England and Wales across the River Severn, were closed due to high winds.
