Tenbury Wells' drainage network is coping well ahead of the winter in its "fight against flooding".
In an update from the town’s Flood Wardens Scheme, which has been working with Malvern Hills District Council and Worcestershire County Council, the group said a recent inspection found no major issues.
After rain last week, which followed weeks of dry weather and a drought being declared, a senior highways inspector carried out an on-foot inspection from Teme Bridge through the Round Market area and towards the Pembroke Arms, the group said.
But inspection, ahead of "any deluge that might affect the town" found no blocked gullies, and drainage systems were reported to be operating as expected.
Surface water and puddles were observed in some areas, though these were not the result of drainage blockages, and the Flood Wardens Scheme said there were "no widespread drainage problems" in the flood-prone town.
Two existing drainage issues are already scheduled for repair, and a defective gully at the top of Market Street is set to be replaced and reconnected as part of planned works.
A drainage repair on Kyrewood Road near Greenhill Close is also expected to be completed within the next eight weeks.
Meanwhile, street sweeping is scheduled to take place this week to remove leaves, silt and debris from kerb lines before further rainfall.
Members will continue monitoring known hotspots and encouraging residents to report issues during or after heavy rain.
Coun Duane Hubbard, Reform district councillor for Tenbury, said: "Working in partnership with Tenbury Flood Wardens Scheme and providing necessary updates, myself and Councillor Justin Bowen [Reform county councillor for Tenbury] will always continue to support Tenbury in its fight against flooding.
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