[114][115] On 16 July, roads in Aghadowey, Coleraine[119][120] and Portstewart, Coleraine[118] were rendered impassable by floodwater. We together will beat Global Warming! Gloucester Flood Map Map of Gloucester (Gloucestershire) postcodes and their flood risks. A series of large floods occurred in parts of the United Kingdom during the summer of 2007. Some 500 people were stranded at Gloucester Railway Station. Tewkesbury Flood Map. Nialli was on holiday and they showed gloucster on the news in france it was quite creepy D. O'HareThe Floods were awfull. connori think the floods were devastating and i came up with the free school dinners. Near Catterick, North Yorkshire, a 17-year-old soldier on a training exercise from Catterick Garrison died after being swept away whilst crossing Risedale Beck, Hipswell Moor. my deepiest thoughts to those who are involved in the floods. i look back and realise that although i lost a car in there it was a great family building experiance. In July, the Government came under mounting criticism of its handling of the crisis, the fact that responsibilities were spread across four departments and no single minister could be held responsible, and the fact that the Army had not been called in to assist. By the end of June, heavy rainfall overloaded drainage systems by the influx of surface. One in five homes in Hull was damaged and 90 out of the city's 105 schools suffered some damage. me!!!!!!!!!!! You can also hear how BBC Radio Gloucestershire reported the dramatic events as they happened. Wales was hit by flooding in June and July, with the Eastern areas most badly affected. On 21 June, about 2000 homes were left without electricity and properties were affected as flash floods hit Kilmarnock. [84], By 23 July, parts of Worcestershire were under 6feet(2m) of water and the Army was brought in to help emergency services supply the inhabitants of Upton-upon-Severn which was cut off by floodwater.[28]. The flood was very unfortunate, but I'm in essex so was lucky enough to avoid it, No Floods In Plymouth Just Very Bad WeatherStrong Gales And Heavy Rain 12 degrees x. the government are trying their best to try to defend us from flash floods.it is stupid blaming the government for the weather !but it is not entirly down to them the victims of the flood could stop moaning and get on with it in stead of waiting around doing nothing. Flood alerts and warnings were removed in the last 24 hours. Even if your home is not directly at risk from flooding, we can all be affected by the consequences of an unexpected event. On 15 June, the region was hit by flooding. A 14-year-old boy was swept away by the swollen River Sheaf,[102] a 68-year-old man died after attempting to cross a flooded road in Sheffield city centre,[103] and several cattle were washed away, found up to 3.5 miles (5.6km) across fields in some areas of cultivated land. Tewkesbury floods 2007. - Environment Agency produced River Severn flood management plan as a result of 2007 floods, amongst . i think it was the devistating thing that has happend in glostshire. When i got there the next morning all the bedding from the stables and muck from muck heap was all over the yard and we spent all day clearing it up. In this hour-long audio documentary, presented by Clare Parrack, flood victims and officials directly involved in dealing with the unfolding disaster reflect on the events of July 2007 and their aftermath. [44][45] Efforts to stop flooding at Walham substation succeeded;[46][47] the Castle Meads substation was repaired the next day. Never seen anything like it. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. I was so unhappy. "[161], Media related to 2007 floods in the United Kingdom at Wikimedia Commons. Officials warned that the River Thames, the River Ock, and its tributaries from Charney could burst their banks. See the photos we were sent in the aftermatch of the July 2007 flooding in Gloucestershire. In also brings in a new regime whereby new building activity which exacerbates flooding by reducing the capacity of land to absorb water will need to be accompanied by the construction of sustainable drainage systems such as grassy roofs, ponds and soakaways. The Meadowhall shopping centre was closed due to flooding with some shops remaining closed downstairs until late September and Sheffield Wednesday's ground Hillsborough was under 6feet(1.83m) of water. Never seen anything like it. The study outlines just how much of the county could be underwater by 2050, it looks at. The little stream that ran past it burst its banks and everyone there had to get all the horses and ponies out really quick by wadding thourgh wasit hight water! [18] Gloucestershire was the worst affected county with both some minor flooding in June, and major flooding in July. [78] In the Dudley borough flooding damaged local schools, shops and communities. By 15 June, towns and villages in North Yorkshire were flooded, with Knaresborough, Harrogate and York being particularly affected. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. From 10 June the high pressure began to break down as an upper trough moved into the area, triggering thunderstorms that caused flooding in Northern Ireland on 12 June. In Reading, rail services to the southwest were affected and westbound trains from Paddington could go no further. On 23 June, flash floods affected parts of Darlington[37] and Stanhope Road, Northgate, St Cuthbert's Way, Parkgate and Haughton Road were closed after water levels rose by about 2feet(0.6m). Flooding Case Studies > Tewkesbury Flood in July 2007 Tewkesbury is situated in Gloucestershire, see Figure 10, and was the worst affected part of the county when the floods hit. By 26 June, the waters in some parts of Sheffield and the surrounding area receded, and over 700 villagers from Catcliffe, near Rotherham's Ulley reservoir were evacuated after cracks appeared in the dam. By 19 June, Herefordshire was affected by flooding. Two of four rail lines in South Croydon were closed by landslips. this article would be more helpful to my school project if it had more statistics like how much it rained compared to average.but still quite helpful. Most Tewkesbury postcodes are low flood risk, with some medium, and high flood risk postcodes. [139] In North Wales, a man was rescued by fire services after he was stranded on a small island in the River Dee in Llangollen, Denbighshire. lucy appeltonim sooo upset ike it was just soo scary! This led to localised flash flooding and prevented significant drying where earlier rains had fallen. He praised the way the emergency services had dealt with "unprecedented" levels of rainfall and said he had "total confidence" in the response of the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency described the July floods as critical[9] and expected them to exceed the 1947 benchmark.[10]. After the wettest June and July on record since they began in 1766, a 12-hour period on July 20, 2007 saw a record 78mm of rain fall on Gloucestershire, causing rapid and intense flash. My house was flooded in 2007 but this year my caravan got floated down the river until it got stuck in a tree. Map of Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire) postcodes and their flood risks. i feel really bad for the peoples houses that have been ruined by the flood and i also think its unfair that they are unable to get insurence to pay for the cost of there flooded house but thankfullly there are charitys and people trying to help. The flooding in Tueksby was increadibly bad as I was there to Witness it, I was only 14 and was so scared. The Association of British Insurers has estimated the total bill for the June and July floods as 3billion. In some areas bottled water was handed out where sewage works got flooded. Map of Tuffley (Gloucester, Gloucestershire) postcodes and their flood risks. Southern England Floods - Gloucestershire Bowser Locations. 24 Jul 2007. Roads were blocked and cars left abandoned in towns and villages around the county. LucyThe riding stables I help at flooded. Most Longford postcodes are medium flood risk, with some low flood risk postcodes. During the recovery phase a number of responders from around the UK 4x4 Response assisted the Red Cross in the distribution of fresh drinking water in the Gloucestershire area after mains drinking water was contaminated. Bethany.CawthrowMadi is right! I have only just got my house back to normal. Get all the stories you love straight to your inbox. [105] There was also widespread flooding in Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham with much of these towns cut off. Gloucestershire folk found unusual ways to cope with the flood crisis. Something went wrong, please try again later. Later that evening, the Thames breached its banks at Henley. This plan is provided by Gloucestershire County Council (the 'Council') in good faith for Strategic Flood Risk Assessment purposes only and must not be used for any other reason. but the people should have flood barriers that are for sale noe and they blame the goerment when what can they do!!! :D. This was a terriful flood and still people are being flooded shouldnt the government sort it out!!! On 17 July, flooding affected Peterlee town centre, closing shops and a local school. [136] The preserved counties[137] and principal areas[138] affected are given below. By the end of June, heavy rainfall overloaded drainage systems by the influx of surface water and very high water levels in main rivers and brooks, leading to flooding in some areas in Gloucestershire. On 12 June, Lostock Hall and Penwortham near Preston were hit by flash floods. Causes - 24/25 th July 2007 - One month's precipitation fell - 130mm of rain had fallen in previous 5 days . During Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons later that month, Prime Minister Gordon Brown promised 46million in aid to flood-hit councils and 800million rise in annual spending on flood protection by 201011, confirming Hilary Benn's announcement. But they could have done more to help the flood victims, but all the victims just stood around waiting for help rather than getting of their asses and helping themselves get on with it. doodooowe r studyin it 4 geog n i fink its really sad that peoples homes were destroyed! It has also led to Woodland Road to improve its drainage to prevent such flooding on one of the main roads out the town. Rainfall records were broken across the region,[11] leading to localised flooding. melzwe had a small flood in our drive ,it didn't get anywhere near the door , but it was still horrid. its so horrible to see :(:(, the school hols were rubbish wiv the floods and now in 2008 i have to do a newspaper page in my geography lessons grrrr i h8 it, this is a great help to my geography coursework on the gloucestershire floods!! It was scary.Was going on holiday on Saturday, we did go and had a plentiful supply of water in Cornwall, I can't imagine what it was like without running water and electric with a family of 4! its so horrible to see :(:(, ryan jonesdevistating,, i felt really sad ;(x, charlottethe school hols were rubbish wiv the floods and now in 2008 i have to do a newspaper page in my geography lessons grrrr i h8 it, chris waring this is a great help to my geography coursework on the gloucestershire floods!! And emergency services faced a desperate battle to save the county's power supplies as the Walham electricity sub-station near Gloucester also threatened to fall victim to the rising flood-waters. Bridges and a causeway carried the Tewkesbury road over water courses and low-lying meadows in Longford, which took its name from the crossing. It's resulted in the setting up of a new system called Making Minutes Matter which will make it easier for busy people to do voluntary work as and when they have the time. I am using this documentry to do a class project on these floods. Next time you put a comment, read a dictionary first, your spelling is appalling. 25 views Tewkesbury floods 2007 Following a very dry April, the summer of 2007 was one of the wettest on record. should of been more prepared.but still a sad story. [76], Several nature reserves in the Tame Valley, including Ladywalk and Kingsbury Water Park were badly affected, just as ground- and reedbed- nesting birds were hatching young.[77]. [126], On 18 July, floods wrecked homes in Closeburn, power was cut off at Eaglesfield, and roads were closed at Moffat and Lochmaben. On 25 June, another unseasonably low pressure (993hPa/29.3inHg) depression, Cyclone Uriah,[12] moved across England. 22 flood alerts are also in the wider area, where some flooding is possible. =O. [81][106] Emergency services from across England pumped millions of gallons of water from the reservoir to ease the pressure on the damaged dam, and the nearby M1 Motorway was closed between junctions 32 and 36 as a precaution. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I need some details to do my Geography HW. On the afternoon of 24 July the Fire Service began pumping flood water out of the village, but not before 130 residents were evacuated. jamiecan't they just have some huge sucky uppy thingy that collects the water and shares it into other lakes. Case Studies. On 12 June, the Met Office issued torrential rain warnings for Scotland[122] and it was Scotland's wettest June since 1938. Heavy rainfall at the end of June led to flooding in some areas in Gloucestershire, both from surface water overloading the drainage systems and very high water levels in main rivers and brooks. [127], On 1 July rain cancelled the one-day international cricket match between Scotland and Pakistan in Edinburgh[128] and by 3 July parts of Midlothian were flooded, with worst hit areas including residential areas in Dalkeith and Mayfield. More than 600-flood related calls occurred across the county. Vodafone's ornamental lake overflowed due to the sudden downpour and badly damaged Trinity School's astro turf to the front of the school as well as some damage to inside the school. Jamesthe floods have been realley bad in the past couple of years in England!! I work in Ledbury, all routes home were blocked or slow moving. Combined military and civil emergency services tried to stop floods reaching the Walham electricity substation in Gloucester supplying half a million people. Most Gloucester postcodes are medium flood risk, with some low, and high flood risk postcodes. I have noticed that there has been alot af rain recently from fronts in the same style as in July. we need to start walking to places or getting a bus so that there is not alot of pulution going in the air!!! [157] The lack of media coverage of flooding in Kingston upon Hull led the city council leader Carl Minns to dub Hull "the forgotten city". On 12 June, the Knockmore campus of the Lisburn Institute in Lisburn was affected by flooding. Even if your home is not directly at risk from flooding, we can. Withdrawing incapacity benefits would mean "lazy bones" who are unable to work due to injury would have no money. [97][98] In Scarborough, the main A171 Scalby Road flooded outside Scarborough Hospital, and the ornamental lake at Peasholm Park overtopped its banks and poured down Peasholm Gap into North Bay. So it was no real surprise when the county woke that morning to heavy rain and warnings of more torrential downpours on the way. When I got home the next day, I found my cellar flooded to the ceiling and my dad had got some oumps pumping the water out. Why blame the government for the rain, it's not as if they can control that aswell. Paddy HindsWhere there any effects toward the enivornment? Luckily the water went away in a few days but then we had the monster task of cleaning out the cellar from all the debri.I think that the worst thing about the flods was the fact that they were all on the last day of term. The Health Protection Agency advised people that the risk of contracting any illness was low but that it was best to avoid coming into direct contact with flood water. Madi is right! [36], On 15 June, heavy rainfall caused the postponement of the fourth test match between England and the West Indies at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. [48] 900 drinking water bowsers were brought in and the Army was mobilised to distribute three million bottles of water a day and keep the bowsers filled. On 12 June, Omagh and Dungannon were affected by flooding, with a Dunnes supermarket evacuated in Omagh.[114][115]. I can't believe how much it cost either!! Originally published. Is anyone else terrified like me!!! By 3 September, figures released by Hull City Council had been revised upwards to 7,800 houses that had been flooded plus 1,300 businesses that were affected. i look back and realise that although i lost a car in there it was a great family building experiance. On 20 July, flash floods affected the Vale of Glamorgan,[149] causing schools to be evacuated, roads to be closed, and boats used to rescue people from their homes in Barry. i really do think the apocalypse is starting to occur. Following a very dry April, double the average rain fell between May and July. [9] Non-administrative counties[19] and administrative counties[20] affected by the flooding are given below. On 20 July, Swindon had a month's rainfall in less than half a day. [48][49][50][51] MapAction assisted with overview mapping for responding . :(. A number of people were rescued by RAF helicopters from buildings in the Brightside area,[104] whilst in the Millhouses Park area to the southwest of the city the River Sheaf overtopped its banks causing widespread damage. [93], By 27 July, 2.1million had been allocated to Hull and 600,000 to the East Riding for clean-up and immediate repairs,[94] and 3.2million to Hull and 1.5million to the East Riding for further repairs to the region's estimated 101 schools suffering significant flood damage.[95]. That's what summer is about. RAF Fylingdales on the North York Moors reported rainfall totals of 4.1 inches (103mm) in 24 hours, an estimated 3.9 inches (100mm) in Hull and 3.0 inches (77mm) on Emley Moor in West Yorkshire. !it rained for a week the tree got swept on top of the house. [66] On 4 July, the Blackburn Mela was cancelled due to ground conditions. June 2007 started quietly with an anticyclone to the north of the United Kingdom maintaining a dry, cool easterly flow. last updated: 03/02/2009 at 13:02created: 28/12/2007. The summer of 2007 was one of the wettest on record. Residents of East Bromyard were rescued after the River Frome burst its banks. Latest maps and data. Luckily they had kids aswell and it ended up more like a giant sleepover!!! The next day, only 12 of Hull's 88 schools were still open, affecting 30,000 out of 38,000 Hull schoolchildren. [61] More than 5,200 people in and around Bromyard, Herefordshire were without clean water on 22 and 23 July after the pumps at the Whitbourne works in Herefordshire failed. [75], By 21 July, flooded parts of Warwickshire included Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shipston on Stour and Water Orton. By 21 July, Banbury[69] and Witney[70] were flooded. READ MORE: Never before seen helicopter footage of flooded Gloucestershire from 2007. 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Use this archive section to remember the unforgettable month. In July 2007 Gloucestershire experienced the worst floods on record. oliverhow does this happen it in 2008 flooding. [123] The non-administrative counties[19] and council areas[124] affected are given below. AmyWithdrawing incapacity benefits would mean "lazy bones" who are unable to work due to injury would have no money.
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