More flooding in Norwich after yesterdays storm

[ranworthbreeze]

There was more flooding in Norwich yesterday after the storm, with possibly more on the way, please see the link to the following report:-

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/after_the_lightning_heavy_rain_and_flash_flooding_hits_norwich_area_1_3691727

Regards
Alan

[Hockham Admiral]

Are the river levels appreciably higher, Alan?

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi John,

 

We are still moored at Bramerton and there is no sign of the levels being higher. No doubt it will effect the normal trouble spots.

 

After the flooding of streets in Norwich the last time, it was said that the trouble was down to the drains. Most cities do have issues with regards to flooding, more city spaces are being made into paved areas and more driveways/parking outside of properties does not allow for natural soak away resulting in more water going into drains that can not cope with heavy downfalls.

 

It's a bright sunny morning, hardly any noise, the birds are singing their songs and hopefully a better day on the river.

 

Back to Brundall today to clean the boat ready for the next owners on tomorrow. I need to go Brian Ward's today to get some new valves for the auto inflate life vests. Needless to say I have called in a few times this week for the odd few bits.

 

I hope the weather remains good so you can take your daughter on the river.

 

Regards

Alan

[Guest]

Hi John,

 

We are still moored at Bramerton and there is no sign of the levels being higher. No doubt it will effect the normal trouble spots.

 

After the flooding of streets in Norwich the last time, it was said that the trouble was down to the drains. Most cities do have issues with regards to flooding, more city spaces are being made into paved areas and more driveways/parking outside of properties does not allow for natural soak away resulting in more water going into drains that can not cope with heavy downfalls........

 

As Alan says, flash flooding from sudden heavy rainfall is almost always a problem for streets rather than rivers. The EDP news link only showed a residential street in Norwich.

 

The "normal trouble spots" on the rivers, (eg Reedham, Loddon), are invariably flooded as a result of high sea levels, rather than rain water drainage. The Navigable sections up as far as Coltishal, Norwich, and Beccles are tidal, so are really creeks rather than drainage rivers like the Thames and Severn, with their massive rainwater catchment areas.

 

The EA live river level gauges are showing all Broadland rivers as still being slightly lower than average over the past few days:  http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels/120580.aspx?RegionId=1&AreaId=2&CatchmentId=5