Flooding in Worcester City, 2014

Posted by: George J on 10 February 2014

This morning the main bridge over the Severn was closed due to fears for its structural stability.

Such was the dam of debris on the up stream side that there were serious concerns that the whole thing might be swept away.

Needless to say that commuting was not jolly this morning, but the waters have receded, and the doubts about the bridge have been allayed for the moment, as one half the bridge was opened for two way working by this afternoon.

If you open in a new tab, you can see the picture.

ATB from George

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by Loki

Can't see the link George. Sounds dreadful. Here in Valhalla we await our first snows, due tonight.

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by George J

There should be a little blue question mark.

However a google image search of Worcester flooding will yield many other photos.

ATB from george

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by Loki

Yep, got the question mark, but what do I do with it?

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by Dan43

Lost my office near Evesham in 2007 floods here (water mark level just below the roof of the office on ground floor), our house was on an island and survived, we had many people stay as they couldn't leave our village.

Those who are suffering have my sympathies, as I lost everything in the office, luckily house was fine, and water is a very powerful, damaging thing, and the detritus/muck left behind is nasty stuff.

Chap on TV only just bought his first house last few days, today it is flooded, he was in tears :-(

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by George J

Originally Posted by Loki:

Yep, got the question mark, but what do I do with it?

Double click and open in new tab ...

But the google search will do just as well.

It is not as high as 2007 though.

ATB from George

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by BigH47

Try this Loki:-

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by George J

Howard rescues me again!

ATB from George

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by BigH47

You're more than welcome, George.

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by George J

Dear Howard,

Thanks. I can't work the software anymore.

Give me something simple like an old cycle and I'll get it on the top line, but computers are wretched for me! Except for music replay, where I'll battle at it till it is right!

ATB George

Posted on: 10 February 2014 by naim_nymph

Yesterday, in my car, had to turn back - couldn’t get to the local shop [for local people] because of flood water. The river had burst it’s bank by the little hump back bridge and the depth over the road was around 2 foot deep. But the ducks were happy.

My usual cycle ride route is off limits while flooded in two different places so need to head for higher ground. Apart from a few big puddles to splash though i don’t have anything to complain about really, consider myself very lucky having a safe home out of a flood risk area.

And i have every sympathy for people who do get flooded out, must be an awful experience : (

Posted on: 11 February 2014 by Loki

It is not as high as 2007 though.

Exactly what I thought when I Googled. Still impressive. I remain in awe of our ancestors, however, who so precisely understood the problems of flooding that they mapped the higher areas with their buildings. Flood plain development by unscrupulous profit-focused builders should be regulated.

Howard: thanks for throwing the buoyancy aid!

Posted on: 12 February 2014 by George J

It is not as high as 2007 though.

It is now. And its still rising. I set out for work this morning not realising that the City Bridge had been closed again, so ended up stranded in stationary traffic in Bath Road. After an hour I gave up and parked the car.

Then I walked in the long way. On attempting to retrieve the car, I find that the side lights were on and the battery is completely flat!

ATB from George

Posted on: 12 February 2014 by George J

And still getting higher. Predicted to peak today.

Latest Information:

This message will be updated by 1:00pm on 13th February or if the situation changes. At midday on 12th February; Bewdley Gauge was 4.89 metres and steady. A peak level of between 5.0 and 5.1 metres is expected this evening. Worcester Gauge was 5.62 metres and steady. A peak level of between 5.6 and 5.8 metres is expected to occur on Thursday morning. Diglis Gauge was 5.07 metres and steady. A peak level of between 4.9 and 5.2 metres is expected on Thursday morning. Kempsey Yacht Gauge was 7.10 metres and steady. A peak level of between 7.1 and 7.2 metres is expected on Thursday. Saxons Lode Gauge was 5.4 metres and steady. A peak level of between 5.4 and 5.60 metres is expected on Thursday. The forecast levels take into account further rain forecast. The following flood schemes are in force: Severnside, Beales Corner, Kempsey, New Street and Waterside. Low lying land and roads could be affected, including vehicular access to Dunn’s Lane in Upton upon Severn.
13:09 on 12 Feb 2014

ATB from George

Posted on: 13 February 2014 by tonym

Not sure about Worcester, but looks like the flooding problems on the Thames are due to displacement of water by Eric Pickles :-

Posted on: 13 February 2014 by Loki

So that's what they mean by the Thames Barrier...

Posted on: 13 February 2014 by Steve J

Great budgie smugglers.

Posted on: 13 February 2014 by George J

Has anyone advised him that he should wear a bra. Displaying breast like that seems indecent to me!

Perhaps he does at the weekend?

ATB from George

Posted on: 13 February 2014 by Kevin-W

Originally Posted by George J:

Has anyone advised him that he should wear a bra. Displaying breast like that seems indecent to me!

Come on George, he's well buff! Mrs K reckons he's a real hottie!

Posted on: 13 February 2014 by George J

I thought he looked like je had a low slung pregnancy, but perhaps it's just the angle of the picture!

I can never understand politicians letting themselves go like that.

In that pose he resembles nothing so much as a beached whale!

ATB from George

PS: The Severn is going down a bit, but the bridge is still closed in the City.