River conditions

[BG1]

Boulters and Bray on yellow. Level at Bray only up 0.3. Flow decreasing as at least 1 slab closed this afternoon at Bray.

 

[byron]

River levels at normal here at Ashmount and the river running at an acceptable speed.

 

[Gavi]

Staines about 4 inches higher than normal, good stream but NBs are able to make headway now.

 

[teddington_lock]

Teddington is just on yellows now ... one movement will take us off ...

 

[Doolittle]

Penton/Laleham, 2 knots, level 15cms above normal.

Let's get back on the water I'd say! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[No Regrets]

Could somebody step up the flow to around 5 knots on Sunday morning please....

I'm taking a one-way trip downstream 16 miles /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Doolittle]

Penton/ Laleham, 30 cm below normal! Clearly in anticipation of the deluge that didn't.

That's another few thou off my prop

 

[Gavi]

Well that was a lot of rain!

I am currently in Richmond on another boat, hoping to get to Brest for the traditional boat affair at the weekend. Shikara is at home and not on the risers so I would appreciate warning if the stream and levels get silly.

 

[rr_123]

was looking dead normal up at the massive this morning (unlike at Richmond as I came over, very high tides over the footpaths), the amount of rain we've had shouldn't affect the levels dramatically (heavy but short lived, causes big puddles and looks bad!), but will let you know if it does rise dramatically - went past Shikara on Saturday (for a game of tennis in your little local park) - all was well!

 

[jecuk]

At Marlow/Maidenhead the flow has picked up but levels still seem fairly normal.

 

[ianc1200]

Make sure you put plenty of tins on board if going to the Trad Rally/or upriver. Ration the fresh water as well!

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Brayman]

It's due to rain all day tomorrow, is there any sign of the EA emptying the river in readiness?

Weather conditions are very similar to this time last year!
Does anyone know if the EA are setting up their River Conditions text service like they eventually got going at the end of last year's floods?

 

[ianc1200]

Don't panic Captain....

 

[apollo]

I trust you have some Scaffold Poles with you this time?

 

[pande]

If SWMBO gets nervous u're always welcome with us /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gifif you can get through the bridge or Mums /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif(by prior arrangement, you know what that clubs like!)

 

[Brayman]

Thanks, we don't need to go through the bridge to get to you (T&K remember), hopefully all will be well and you can come aboard for a drink.

 

[boatone]

Just managed to squeeze in on the park at Marlow after running down from Goring today. River running a little but not too bad although word is yellow/reds may be creeping down from further up river and a bad days rain tomorrow may change things somewhat.

 

[angelaquayle]

Current info line statement below. We aren't currently planning on using the text messaging service but if you end up having difficulties and need to contact EA directly, the number for my team is on the back of your licence.

Yellow Warning Boards notifying stream increasing are being displayed from St Johns to Clifton inclusive. Users of unpowered boats are advised to refrain from navigating on the river upstream of these locations in these conditions.

Due to recent rain the river levels are increasing and the weather forecast is for more rain throughout the week. More Yellow warning boards are likely to be displayed by Wednesday if the maximum forecast rainfall is received by mid-week. Red warning boards may be displayed in some areas.

 

[Geoffs]

Take care all, the word is that tomorrow's rain (Wednesday) could approach the severity of last July. I'm glad I'm back on the safety of the sea.

 

[Flashheart]

Ahh well, another weekend of arsing around in the Marina or Red board running then!! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif