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Flooding fears grow as Shrewsbury centre set to be closed

Barriers have been put up in Shrewsbury
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Barriers have been put up in Shrewsbury

Away from the falling markets, rising floodwater is causing problems in Britain.

Flooding in Shrewsbury could reach its "highest ever" level and close off the centre of the town, The Environment Agency warned.

Barriers have been put up, and a severe flood warning is in place, meaning there is a danger to life.

Shropshire Council closed many routes into and around Shrewsbury, and said flooding could seal off the town..

There are currently dozens of flood warnings and alerts in England after heavy rainfall.

Severe congestion: M54 Shropshire eastbound

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M54 Shropshire eastbound severe congestion, after J4 for A464.

M54 Shropshire - Queues and an obstruction on M54 eastbound after J4, A464 (Shifnal).

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Main routes into Shrewsbury closed

Here's a round-up of the main road closures in and around Shrewsbury:

  • Smithfield Road
  • Chester Street and Cross Street
  • Coton Hill
  • Berwick Road
  • Berwick Road
  • Roushill
  • Atcham to Berwick Wharf
  • B4380 Shrewsbury to Atcham

These car parks are also closed:

  • Frankwell
  • St Julian's Friars
  • Raven Meadows multi-storey

For a full list of closures, visit the Shropshire Council website

Video: What's the weather got in store?

Sara Blizzard

BBC Weather

There will be strong winds and heavy rain for many this morning.

It will turn brighter this afternoon but stay windy with scattered showers and highs of 13C (55F).

Latest weather for the West Midlands