Is there any flooding in Tewkesbury?
Is there any flooding in Tewkesbury?
There are currently no flood warnings or alerts in force at this location River Severn at Tewkesbury.
Where is flooding in Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury is particularly vulnerable to flooding because of its geographical location at the meeting point of two sizeable rivers: the Severn and the Avon.
When was the last time Tewkesbury flooded?
July 2007
Tewkesbury is situated in Gloucestershire, see Figure 10, and was the worst affected part of the county when the floods hit in July 2007. It was widely reported in the media, particularly images of the Abbey which became surrounded by flood water, see Figure 11.
How did Tewkesbury Abbey cope with the floods?
Tewkesbury Abbey has survived countless flooding disasters in Gloucestershire market town over the years The town is in close proximity to both the River Avon and River Severn, as well as several smaller watercourses Images of the former Benedictine monastery marooned have become iconic in floods of 2007, 2012 and 2019
How old is the abbey at Tewkesbury Gloucestershire?
AGAIN: 900-year-old Tewkesbury Abbey rises from the muddy waters once more as town is submerged after brutal deluge Tewkesbury Abbey has survived countless flooding disasters in Gloucestershire market town over the years The town is in close proximity to both the River Avon and River Severn, as well as several smaller watercourses
Is the River Swilgate in Tewkesbury flood risk?
As well as its close proximity to both the River Avon and River Severn, picturesque Tewkesbury also has watercourses such as the River Swilgate and the Tirle Brook running through it, making it a major flood risk.
What was the water level in Tewkesbury in 2007?
30 Tewkesbury Flood Map 31 Environment Agency: Mythe Water Level 32 Picture Gallery of 2007 Flood in Tewkesbury 33 What did Tewkesbury Borough Council do? 35 Statistics 36 Memories of the floods 37 Social Media Coverage 40 More than Ten Years On…