Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 It's terrible to watch the devasation floodwater causes . My heart goes out to everyone affected. OSH, I hope you're getting things under control . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 That footage shows truly terrible damage, reminiscent of the floods in Boscastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 It's not flooded here, but I'd dread the day if our house flooded as we're near the top of a hill! Unfortunately I finished college at the wrong time today and got caught in a massive downpour and I got completely soaked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 We have big old trees in front of our house with protection orders on them. A neighbour was always complaining about them being so big until I pointed out the we would all be under water without them, we are lower than the road surface which runs over a culverted tributary of the Stour. In very heavy rain the culvert manhole cover rises & the flooded stream pours out, we.ve had water pouring into our porch & under the side door into the cellar but thats all, I cannot imagine how it must feel to have it all inside your house. My heart goes out to anyone who has been flooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I agree, it must be appalling to be flooded out of your house - every sympathy to those people. The road outside ours was flooded last week; I had to leave car and wade/walk the mile home. At it's deepest, the water on the road was above knee-height (but not flowing, else I'd've not tried walking through it!). I took trousers off as they're dry-clean only, so am glad that there wasn't anyone around to see me House is absolutely fine, so am very lucky. Am pretty sure it will shut again today or tomorrow as the rain is hammering down again & the ground is saturated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 There are more severe weather warnings for Cumbria today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 At least they're only forecasting up to 4 inches this time, pretty normal levels if it weren't for last week's flooding. Fortunately we've had a lot of high winds too which helps the ground dry more quickly, so fingers crossed today's rain can be accommodated by the rivers. The tides are lower this week too, which will help the western towns like Cockermouth and Workington. Hope you've found the cause of your flooding OSH and that it's not going to happen again. There are houses over here that have flooded for the first time in living memory, taking lots of people by surprise. For anyone interested, the Radio Cumbria website contains news reports and photos. I've seen some Youtube clips too and of the River Leven at Backbarrow (where Windermere drains out towards the sea) shows the astounding force of water. That's the road bridge that has become a waterfall. Or should I say, that WAS the road bridge, fortunately only a minor road in the village so it shouldn't cause much inconvenience for locals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 And a tornado yesterday too! It's all happening up there! Yesterday the weather girl said "watch out for tornadoes - strong convection across here" - this morning she said "we didn't see that one coming". Yes she did - it was the same girl! OH's bimbo (sooo irritating). So I hope everyone's battening the hatches and it doesn't amount to much - keep safe peeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Oh my goodness, the force of that water. Shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
