This flood is 'an evil one', says landlord of flooded pub in Ironbridge Gorge
Mario Thomas, the landlord of The Boat Inn pub, said the flooding on Thursday has been ‘a complete shock’.
A Shropshire pub landlord whose premises are under water has said the latest flood has been “an evil one”.
Mario Thomas, 65, who has been the landlord of The Boat Inn in Jackfield, since March 2022, said it has been the third flood he has seen at the property in less than 12 months, adding that the pub is “prone to flooding” due to its proximity to the River Severn and a nearby brook.
However Mr Thomas, who runs the business with his wife Lisa Thomas, 50, said this has “been the worst of the three” and has “taken us by surprise, immensely”.
According to forecasters, the storm has left the ground saturated and more prone to flooding.
Mr Thomas said a nearby brook close to the River Severn had burst its banks and flooded the pub and neighbouring properties.
“It certainly made me cry (on Thursday) to see the devastation it’s caused, it is unbelievable.
