River Severn River in the United Kingdom
The River Severn is the longest river in Great Britain at a length of 220 miles (354 km). With an average discharge of 107 m3 /s (3,800 cu ft/s) at Apperley, Gloucestershire, it has by far the greatest water flow in England and Wales.
PM branded 'traitor' in flood-stricken town
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34 Published 3 weeks ago Homes evacuated along the River Severn
Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00 Published on February 26, 2020 Severe 'danger to life' flood warning for Shrewsbury
Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49 Published on February 24, 2020
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Boris Johnson heckled as 'traitor' during floods visit to Bewdley Boris Johnson visits Bewdley on the banks of the River Severn where he is shown flood defences. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago Stourport Swifts: Flood-damaged football club hails 'fantastic' support Stourport Swifts, based on the banks of the River Severn, had their pitch flooded twice in a week. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago Worcester and Shropshire flooding 'not over yet' Almost the whole length of the River Severn in England is still at flood warning level. BBC News - Published on March 2, 2020
West Midlands floods: 'Ten days of difficult conditions' to come Residents in two flooded towns are evacuated as more rain threatens to swell the River Severn. BBC News - Published on February 27, 2020 Shrewsbury flooding: Rescues continue amid rising river levels There are two "danger to life" warnings on the Severn and flood defences are likely to be breached. BBC News - Published on February 25, 2020 'Lives at risk' as River Severn set to rise to highest level in 20 years Flood-prone communities may have to be abandoned, warns Environment Agency chief Independent - Published on February 25, 2020
Flooded garden where swans swim past window Chris Allen says his garden has been "engulfed" by the River Severn in Shrewsbury. BBC News - Published on February 24, 2020 Shrewsbury flooding: 'Highest ever' peak could be recorded Main roads in and around Shrewsbury are closed as a severe flood warning is given for the River Severn. BBC News - Published on February 24, 2020 Storm Dennis: Dozens evacuated as severe flood warnings remain Residents in towns by the River Severn spent an anxious night as water threatened to top flood defences. BBC News - Published on February 18, 2020 Flood warnings span River Severn in England An Environment Agency representative says he has not seen warnings cover such a long stretch before. BBC News - Published on October 29, 2019
Shrewsbury nurse describes tasting sewage in river swim Melissa Compton, who swam 220 miles along the River Severn for charity, contracted a stomach bug. BBC News - Published on August 22, 2019 Illegal eel exporters exposed by Countryfile International buyers offered high prices for eels caught on the River Severn in Gloucestershire. BBC News - Published on June 15, 2019 Shrewsbury hospital nurse is swimming the River Severn The 220-mile challenge to swim the River Severn from source to sea is under way for charity. BBC News - Published on June 10, 2019
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