Flood Peak Cleve-Benson

[byron]

The river is due to peak here in the next few hours. Whilst not detracting from the seriousness I can safely state that this area has seen far far worse in the past. 2003 was around 3' higher and other years have been much higher here too.

I have to say that although Envag know sod all about boats, boating and navigation they have done a splendid job in flood management control.

Anyone know when the hosepipe ban is due?

 

[Gavi]

According to Sky the expected surge did not hit Abingdon/Oxford last night. Reading will be at its worst around Wednesday/Thursday so I am hopeful of a narrow escape. The water level here is up from last night but not any more worryingly so.

I think we'll still cancel the wedding reception on Friday and we are now searching for an alternative venue, thankfully we have a few ideas.

I have filled four butts with rainwater so the hosepipe bad shouldn't be an issue. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Steve Clayton]

Guess that Andrew (assuming he is still there) is running around his Moulsford shop with his lifejacket on.
Came up the A4074/A34 this morning; all the fields flooded but roads all clear.
Took a run into Witney yesterday. Devastating to see the damage caused when it's not touched where I am.

 

[Mike_Gates]

The reach between Bray and Boveney locks saw the water level drop several inches last night. River still very fast and we are expecting to peak Thursday. Agree with Byron about the E.A. I have seen worse.

All the best

 

[nickcred]

This is Tom Jones Moorings below Romney Lock this morning

Tristan now a little further out than when I left her /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Am going back up this evening to check on her, thankfully my fellow moorers who are closer are keeping an eye.