Midlands flooding latest
The latest updates on flooding across the Central region.
New flood alerts in the Midlands
With rain faling through the night and into this afternoon – plus snow predicted for this evening – the Environment Agency has issued several flood alerts across the region.
Rivers in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcestershire and Shropshire are already raising concerns.
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Midlands flooding, the latest
The Environment Agency has warned that parts of the River Severn are still rising following heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight.
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Man rescued from car trapped in swollen river
A man has been taken to hospital after his car ended up in a fast-flowing river in Staffordshire.
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'Amber' weather warning for Midlands
Torrential rain continues to cause major problems across the Midlands.