Does Shipston on Stour flood?
There are around 85 homes and businesses at risk of flooding in Shipston and around 30 additional properties at risk in surrounding villages across the catchment. Many properties flooded in July 2007 when the Stour reached its highest ever level.
Does the Great Stour flood?
Hundreds of homes in and around Canterbury were wrecked when the Great Stour burst its banks over the winter of 2000/01, and again in 2014, following periods of heavy rainfall. Homeowners and authorities were left counting the huge costs of the mammoth clean-up operation.
Does the River Stour flood?
The main flood risk to the River Stour comes from prolonged rainfall whilst high tides can also prevent flood waters draining into the sea. Over the last 60 years the catchment has flooded regularly with 9 being recorded as major flood events, the worst in 2000/01.
Where does the River Stour flood?
Flooding in Westgate Gardens, Canterbury, as the River Stour bursts its banks. A river has burst its banks following fears heavy rainfall would lead to flooding. The River Stour has flooded part of Westgate Gardens in Canterbury, after a substantial amount of rain has fallen in recent days.
Does it flood in Canterbury?
16.9km of the coastline is managed by Canterbury City Council, with the remainder being looked after by the Environment Agency. In total, 15% of the district lies within Flood Zone 3 and is considered to be at high risk from flooding from the sea or rivers.
Is Canterbury a flood risk?
Many areas within the City are susceptible. Floodplain Management canterbury bankstown The impacts of flooding can be significant, especially to buildings, infrastructure, roads and land. Many areas within the City are susceptible.
Does the River Stour Dorset flood?
Currently, the main sources of flood risk for people, property, infrastructure and the land are: river flooding from the River Cale at Wincanton and River Stour in Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum; tidal flooding up to Iford; surface water drainage flooding, which has occurred in Bournemouth.
Does the River Stour flood in Wimborne?
EMERGENCY services are on the alert after the Environment Agency warned of flooding in parts of Wimborne, Christchurch and Ferndown. Homes and shops were at risk as the River Stour burst its banks this afternoon. Water levels have risen to the tops of benches outside the Bridge House Hotel in Longham.
When was Canterbury flooded?
13 March 1986: Flood in South Canterbury They caused damage of around $120 million (2010 dollars) to property, roads, river control works, and loss of crops and livestock. Hundreds of homes had water through them but remarkably just one life was lost.
Where are the floods in Canterbury?
Very high flows in the Temuka and Lower Opihi Rivers put significant pressure on the stopbanks protecting the southern end of Temuka township and the Levels Plains/Opihi River Hut communities. The Temuka River broke out to the southwest (where there are no stopbanks), causing serious flooding of the Arowhenua area.
When was the Canterbury flood?
13 March 1986: Flood in South Canterbury The March 1986 flood flows were the largest recorded in the south Canterbury foothill rivers over the 20th century. They caused damage of around $120 million (2010 dollars) to property, roads, river control works, and loss of crops and livestock.
Does the River Stour flood in Christchurch?
URGENT flood warnings have been issued for an area of Christchurch beside the River Stour today (Monday) as water levels rise following Storm Dennis at the weekend.
Does the River Stour flood in Dorset?
The Dorset Stour catchment has a history of flood risk. Over the last 50 years engineering schemes have been implemented to reduce flood risk in the catchment. At present 780 properties are at risk in the catchment in a 1% event (taking into account flood defences).
Does Sturminster Newton flood?
Mrs Vining said: “Sometimes it does flood every now and then but only if it’s heavy rain. “When we came back from holiday a few years ago, there was some damage to our bridge and garden, but that was when there was loads of flooding elsewhere in Sturminster Newton.
What happened Canterbury flood?
It caused wide-spread out-of-river flooding and resulted in the declaration of a region-wide state of emergency from 30 May to 10 June. In some inland areas the flooding was so extreme that it might only be expected to happen once in 200 years.
What caused the Canterbury floods?
Christchurch had about 60 millimetres of rain yesterday – more than its monthly average rainfall in less than one day, MetService forecaster William Nepe said. Torrential rain caused flooding, closed roads, prompted slip warnings and wastewater overflows contaminated floodwater.
Is there flooding in Canterbury?
There are no updates at this time. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data.