[82] On 17 July, Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire was flooded for the second time in three weeks after a thunderstorm caused flash flooding. I am using this documentry to do a class project on these floods. [99] On 23 June, flooding affected Middlesbrough. Gloucestershire was famously hit by its worst natural disaster in living memory in July 2007 when nearly 4,000 homes and about 500 businesses were flooded. To James. If we withdrew unemployment and incapacity benefits we could use the saving to dredge our rivers. Sure we moaned about the weather but we ran in the ran and just took it for what it was and just had fun. [4], Civil[5] and military[5][6][7][8][9] authorities described the June and July rescue efforts as the biggest in peacetime Britain. The same day, flooding occurred at Retford and Worksop after the River Idle and River Ryton respectively overtopped their banks. The flood waters affected the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Burghfield, which handles Britain's nuclear warheads, resulting in a suspension of work for almost a year. Rainfall records were broken across the region,[11] leading to localised flooding. Me and two friends couldn't get home from school so we had to stay at one of my friends mums friends house! steps you can take in advance to be prepared for flooding. After floodwater overwhelmed the Mythe pumping plant near the normally peaceful town of Tewkesbury, 350,000 people were left without running water and electricity supplies, while hundreds of . JessicaMy sympathy for those who suffered from the flooding. This would kill 2 birds with one stone as the excess water would have somewhere to run and the lazy bones amongst us would have to go and find work. "[161], Media related to 2007 floods in the United Kingdom at Wikimedia Commons. [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. Roads including the A63 and A1105 in Hull and schools in the region were closed, the Hull Lord Mayor's Parade was cancelled, the Festival of Football was postponed, police declared a major incident and Hessle in Hull, on the border between Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, suffered two square miles of severe sewage-contaminated flooding. Tewkesbury was completely cut off with no road access, parts of the town were under around 3 feet (0.9m) of water and flood waters entered Tewkesbury Abbey for the first time in 247 years. 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!! im doin my geog hw n dis really helped !! an experince i wont forget either. Where there any effects toward the enivornment? Six elderly women, including a 91-year-old, were stranded in their homes. [2] It was Britain's wettest MayJuly period since records began in 1776. In response to the criticism, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on BBC Sunday AM that "This was very, very intense rainfall, with five inches in 24 hours in some areas; even some of the best defences are going to be overwhelmed". Children at a school in Horncastle were evacuated because of floods. Friday July 20th 2007 was the day Gloucestershire's schools broke up for the summer holidays. Paddy HindsWhere there any effects toward the enivornment? Most Gloucester postcodes are medium flood risk, with some low, and high flood risk postcodes. 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. Was on the M50 and the water was rising rapidly, they closed the moterway shortly after I joined it! But that was just the start. 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. Is anyone else terrified like me!!! But sure enough we had to go to Manchester to stay with family a few days after until the water came back on. The floods of 2007 in Gloucestershire where power cuts affected the whole of Gloucestershire in July with Tewkesbury Abbey famous photo sums up the awful times had by Gloucestershire resdents with water bowsers in in areas cut off by power and water supply. georgiaThe flooding in Tueksby was increadibly bad as I was there to Witness it, I was only 14 and was so scared. On 12 June, the Knockmore campus of the Lisburn Institute in Lisburn was affected by flooding. Alix BeeseTo James. [91], By 24 July, Hull City Council had checked each house in the flooded streets and stated that 6,500 homes had been flooded. 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. The extra jobs would include river dredging. Non-administrative areas affected in June and July 2007 floods as of 24 July (marked in blue). Leading digital technologies for industry", "Environment Agency protects Gloucestershire's electricity supply", "Britain's worst floods claim father and son", "Flood funds blocked by responsibility row", "West Midland Bird Club news from Ladywalk Reserve", "West Midland Bird Club: Sandwell Valley Latest News", "Tenbury Wells mops up after latest floods", "Yorkshire Post: Police on alert for looters in flood-hit village", "Villages are hit by flash floods misery", "RAF helicopters in major flood rescue effort", Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972, Local Government etc. [35] Later the same day, the Environment Agency advised residents near the River Great Ouse that the peak had passed and further flooding was unlikely. On 12 June, Omagh and Dungannon were affected by flooding, with a Dunnes supermarket evacuated in Omagh.[114][115]. loli fink it had devastating effects!!!!!!!! Combined military and civil emergency services tried to stop floods reaching the Walham electricity substation in Gloucester supplying half a million people. You are in: Gloucestershire > Floods > The day it rained forever. . [4] The London Underground was severely disrupted and 25 stations were closed. The music featured in this documentary is from Washed Away, a CD by county-based Irish band Elysian that's donating 30 per cent of its profits to the Gloucestershire Flood Relief Fund. We together will beat Global Warming! Also, on 19 June/20 June, parts of the town of Shifnal near Telford, were flooded when the Wesley Brook burst its banks. By 19 June, Herefordshire was affected by flooding. Osney Mead substation, which supplies power to Oxford city centre, was threatened but did not flood. [90], By 5 July, an estimated 35,000 people[91] in streets containing 17,000 homes[90] had been affected by flooding in Hull and by the next day more than 10,000 homes had been evacuated. Pickering was flooded after Pickering Beck overflowed its banks. [15] By 21 July, many towns and villages were flooded, with Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, London and South Wales facing the brunt of the heavy rainfall. [66] On 4 July, the Blackburn Mela was cancelled due to ground conditions. Bishops Cleeve. 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By the end of June, heavy rainfall overloaded drainage systems by the influx of surface. On 25 June, Sheffield suffered extensive damage as the River Don over topped its banks causing widespread flooding in the Don Valley area of the city. [67] On 18 July, Walton-le-Dale near Preston was hit by flash floods.[68]. [42] Tewkesbury's Mythe Water Treatment Works were flooded. Even if your home is not directly at risk from flooding, we can all be affected by the consequences of an unexpected event. Major towns were hit including Mansfield and Hucknall but not as severely as Lambley. this was such a terrible thing that happened! [52], By 24 July, an estimated 420,000 people were without drinking water, including most of the population of Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Tewkesbury. connori think the floods were devastating and i came up with the free school dinners. Why blame the government for the rain, it's not as if they can control that aswell. "The 2007 floods were the highest in Tewkesbury since at least 1760. 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. In some areas bottled water was handed out where sewage works got flooded. We together will beat Global Warming! But during July, rains were even heavier. MapAction assisted with overview mapping for responding . Why did Tewkesbury flood in 2007? I can't believe how much it cost either!! Place Distance; Robinswood flood map: 939 m: Podsmead flood map: 1.1 km: Linden flood map: 1.3 km: Tredworth . xx, Lauren Regan this page brings back memories and it still seens so real this page helped with my homework tho thanksx, SOPHIE.im doing a coursework essay on the floods in Gloucester, this page really help. On 27 June 2007, flash flooding caused extensive damage to the villages of Lambley, Woodborough and Burton Joyce. On 20 July, another active frontal system moved across Southern England. A man was incorrectly reported missing near the village of Adwick le Street near Doncaster.[108]. !it rained for a week the tree got swept on top of the house. Paul O'Neill wrote the title track after his own family home in Chaceley was flooded out. [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]. [151] The Environment Agency described the situation as "critical".[9]. Luckily they had kids aswell and it ended up more like a giant sleepover!!! Home; About us. [119][120], On 15 June, there was severe flooding around Bangor in North Down, Saintfield, Crossgar and Ballynahinch in Down and Newtownards and Comber in Ards, with shops in Crossgar centre flooded.[121]. Check for flooding in Gloucestershire. Stuart MeechMy house was flooded in 2007 but this year my caravan got floated down the river until it got stuck in a tree. but the people should have flood barriers that are for sale noe and they blame the goerment when what can they do!!! On 21 June, about 2000 homes were left without electricity and properties were affected as flash floods hit Kilmarnock. Watch and listen again to the reporting of the flood crisis in Gloucestershire. jamii robbi feel that the floods distroyed everyone house and i felt like i must be lucky having water and electricity i felt very upset when i seen the state of peoples houses and the damages that the floods caused i was asking as many people as i could round to my house to was there clothes and have showers and drink fresh water. 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. Wales was hit by flooding in June and July, with the Eastern areas most badly affected. 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! sarahthis site really helped me for my geog project, thnx !!xx. Tewkesbury Flood Map. In Lincoln, mainly round the Stamp End area, a house called Shuttleworth House was completely flooded with water in its insides. [4] [26] Approximately 1,100 properties in Thatcham were affected by flash flooding.[27]. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Bowsers ran dry and surveys reported 3,966 houses had been flooded with 825 households 1,950 people having to leave their homes. [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. [158], The Observer newspaper stated on 22 July 2007 that the Government had been warned in the spring by the Met Office that summer flooding would be likely because the El Nio phenomenon had weakened, but no action was taken.[159]. Rest centres were set up in Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury for 2,000 people. Your browser does not allow scripting so some of the features of this page may not work. Roads were blocked and cars left abandoned in towns and villages around the county. Listen: Gloucestershire Floods 2007 documentary, Away In A Caravan: flooded Tewkesbury residents. fiori kalaimaranstp using so much of electrcity due to global warming. I work in Ledbury, all routes home were blocked or slow moving. The same day, parts of East Belfast near the Antrim-Down border that were affected included the Kings Road, Ladas Drive, Strandtown Primary School and the Parliament Buildings in Stormont, with 80 residents evacuated from their old people's home on the Kings Road and Avoniel Leisure Centre opened to assist flood victims. By 21 July, seventy homes and businesses were flooded by the River Ouse in Buckingham and 30 people spent the night in the town's Radcliffe centre,[28] but 10 miles (16km) away a system of balancing lakes prevented Milton Keynes from suffering significantly, apart from a flash flood of Stony Stratford High Street from the River Ouse. 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. The floods caused widespread crop damage, especially broccoli, carrots, peas and potatoes. Your browser does not allow scripting so some of the features of this page may not work. [154], Visiting Gloucestershire on 25 July, Mr. Brown praised emergency services for their efforts, but added: "We've got to get the supplies stepped up. :D. This was a terriful flood and still people are being flooded shouldnt the government sort it out!!! The floods of 2007 swamped the Mythe works leaving 350,000 people in parts of Gloucestershire without clean water for 17 days. 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. [75], By 21 July, flooded parts of Warwickshire included Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shipston on Stour and Water Orton. The following day the Castle Mead electricity sub-station was overwhelmed, cutting power to 48,000 people in Gloucester. James Hattonthe 2007 floods were the worst floods ive ever seen, Mowsteri agree with beth, its no good sitting around waiting for people to help you, you could do something yourself, sumedhthe 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, Pubert I personaly think it was do to global warming to be fare tally ho :D. Jon PAbandoned my car, waded 3 miles to my home, nightmare or what! Administrative areas affected in June and July 2007 floods as of 24 July (marked in blue). Sir Michael published his interim report on 17 December 2007.[155]. This is a sighn that noah's arc is re occuring. [107], On 27 June, the Army moved into the Doncaster area after the River Don overtopped its banks and threatened the area around what was Thorpe Marsh Power Station. Luckily they had kids aswell and it ended up more like a giant sleepover!!! [31] i really do think the apocalypse is starting to occur. 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. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure all information is correct, the Council can accept no liability for the inaccuracy of information. [9] Severn Trent Water warned that treated water would run out by early Sunday evening in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester and surrounding areas. Some areas received a month's worth of precipitation in 24 hours. Status: + [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. i look back and realise that although i lost a car in there it was a great family building experiance. Officials warned that the River Thames, the River Ock, and its tributaries from Charney could burst their banks. stp using so much of electrcity due to global warming. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. The Met Office at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire reported 4.98 inches (126.6mm): a sixth of its annual rainfall. Charlie HarrisI am using this documentry to do a class project on these floods. Residents of East Bromyard were rescued after the River Frome burst its banks. I have noticed that there has been alot af rain recently from fronts in the same style as in July. Most Tewkesbury postcodes are low flood risk, with some medium, and high flood risk postcodes. Please stop driving also i think that there should be a non driving day,where people are not aloud to drive, jacob harrellit was realy anoying it took me 8 months to get into my home. melzwe had a small flood in our drive ,it didn't get anywhere near the door , but it was still horrid. [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. [85], On 25 June, the region was hit by flooding again. [129], On 22 June, heavy storms flooded roads[130] and dumped debris on the railway line in Glasgow. The the owners had to replace lots of horse feed to because the water got to and also buildings ect got damaged. Brown also pledged to push insurance firms to make payouts. Floods, July 2007 Severe flooding affected large areas of western and southern England during July 2007. 22 flood alerts are also in the wider area, where some flooding is possible. [30] Stoke Goldington was affected again on 3 July, with 10 houses being flooded. [28] As in Warwickshire, the Tame caused losses at a nature reserve; this time RSPB Sandwell Valley. The combination of high rainfall and high water levels from the earlier rainfall led to extensive flooding across many parts of England and Wales, with the Midlands, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, South, West and East Yorkshire the most affected. Many places recorded a month's rainfall or more in one day. [6][7][8][9][150] An RAF heavy lift Chinook helicopter was also employed to move aggregate to reinforce the banks of the River Don. Simple! A series of large floods occurred in parts of the United Kingdom during the summer of 2007. At the same time, an associated occluded front moved into Northern England, becoming very active as it did so with the peak rainfall on 15 June. Conservative leader David Cameron called for a public inquiry into the flooding after visiting Witney, the main town in his Oxfordshire constituency. Hear BBC Gloucestershire's documentary reflecting on the July 2007 floods and their aftermath. Gloucester Flood Map Map of Gloucester (Gloucestershire) postcodes and their flood risks. Or that this July deluge would make history by triggering the county's biggest ever peacetime emergency. 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. [28] Emergency services continued repair work at the Mythe water-treatment works but Severn Trent Water estimated that water supplies would not be restored for at least 14 days. See the photos we were sent in the aftermatch of the July 2007 flooding in Gloucestershire. I work in Ledbury, all routes home were blocked or slow moving. I need some details to do my Geography HW. Never seen anything like it. [144] In Radnorshire, 30 tonnes of debris and earth blocked the only road out of Barland near Presteigne on 23 July. [126], On 18 July, floods wrecked homes in Closeburn, power was cut off at Eaglesfield, and roads were closed at Moffat and Lochmaben. Read Sir Michael's full report [The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites]. The study outlines just how much of the county could be underwater by 2050, it looks at.

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