Thames River Conditions 2014

[First Boat]

Do we know if it is still rising by any chance and how many metres its got before it goes over the banks at Hampton Court? I know the Mitre hotel is flooded downstairs already but that was Sunday so not sure where it is now. Thanks

 

[NickTrevethan]

Update from Penton Hook


Subject: Penton Hook Marina - FLOODING UPDATE Dear Berth Holder,

Another Flooding update for you.

Although we have experienced another dose of heavy rain, boats both in the water and on the hard standing are all secure. We continue to do regular checks and are in touch with the Emergency services if needed.
Mixnams Lane is now 2 feet under with heavy rain expected for the rest of the day. Once again it is advisable not to come to the marina for the time being, we will keep you updated.

 

[ianc1200]

I've been watching the very useful EA river station data (Hurley Lock downstream - exactly where my boat is, in the boatyard). Since Monday midday I believe it's dropped 110mm. However all I hear on BBC Radio Berks is that it will continue to rise for another couple of days, even if it doesn't rain. Is it dropping in other more upstream areas?

 

[byron]

. Is it dropping in other more upstream areas?

It has definitely dropped an inch or three here but I assume that is just making room for the next deluge. BTW. Here is at Ashmount House, South Stoke.

 

[Relax.A]

I'm in datchet at the moment at river has dropped 5 inches from yesterday's high

 

[Utter]

Found this ....put in a post code then drop a pin anywhere on the map and it gives an elevation .Cancel pin and drop another. Etc etc. .......usual heath warnings apply.

http://www.freemaptools.com/elevation-finder.htm

 

[AlbertSeely]

hopefully it will come to below alarming point soon .. but be careful all

 

[MinorSwing]

Found this ....put in a post code then drop a pin anywhere on the map and it gives an elevation .Cancel pin and drop another. Etc etc. .......usual heath warnings apply.

http://www.freemaptools.com/elevation-finder.htm

Doesn't work on iPad.

 

[byron]

Found this ....put in a post code then drop a pin anywhere on the map and it gives an elevation .Cancel pin and drop another. Etc etc. .......usual heath warnings apply.

http://www.freemaptools.com/elevation-finder.htm

This would be cool if it was accurate but it is wildly inaccurate.

 

[ianc1200]

Dropped 310mm since Monday midday at Hurley - if nothing else gives a bit of relief to get at the boat tomorrow & check over, perhaps prior to a further rise.

 

[boatone]

Having been reducing steadily since the peak on 11th Feb, this mornings flow rate at Maidenhead shows a small rise again:
http://mrcstats.azurewebsites.net/default

 

[teddington_lock]

390 cumecs at Tedders , falling slowly

 

[teddington_lock]

275 cumecs as of 2100 hrs

 

[teddington_lock]

278 @ 1700

 

[Actionmat]

How many cumecs do you normally record when there are no stream warnings?

 

[teddington_lock]

We don't record them , i just post the cumecs when a flood alert is issued from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir , they contain the flow over the weir.

285 currently

 

[prof pat pending]

Stay left of the marker buoys leaving Abingdon lock

Perhaps it is time to dredge the river

 

[apollo]

That'll be the self scouring in action..

 

[Chris_d]

Presume that bouy has just moved over the winter, they all normaly do up there.

 

[prof pat pending]

Don't think so, they were repositioning them below the bridge last week....and ran aground