SUCH HAS BEEN the amount of rain that the Severn's flood defences will go up in Bewdley.
This is where the river is prone to go over its banks, Janet Friend reports.
The concrete slats are being inserted today as more heavy rain is forecast. Picture by PA Media.
Flood alerts
Heavy rain has already affected parts of the river with several flood alerts being issued and residents at Hereford, suffering flash flooding on Tuesday evening.
There is a Met Office yellow weather warning that heavy and prolonged rain was expected tomorrow, Friday, that could lead to flooding, and a warning to boaters to make their craft secure.