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New Flood Warning Issued : Friday 31 January

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michaelclayson
michaelclayson
31 Jan 2014 15:19
Flood Warning
 
Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. This is the second highest warning the Environment Agency issues
 
This warning is for 
Location:  Low lying and exposed communities between Start Point and Dawlish Warren, including Beesands, Torcross, Slapton, Torbay and Dawlish
 
I think most people near the sea front are prepared, but if you need sandbags, there is a supply near the Bus Stop
michaelclayson
michaelclayson
31 Jan 2014 15:21
. The predicted astronomical tide level is 2.77mAOD tomorrow. The forecast surge height is 0.29m tomorrow. The forecast wind direction is WSW tomorrow. The forecast wind strength is Force 6. Times of high tide will vary along the coast. Conditions will usually apply 2-4 hours either side of high tide. Following the storms at the beginning of the year some coastal defences in Devon have been damaged and beach levels are low. Repairs are ongoing at these sites. We are advising that you remain alert in these locations for potential rapidly changing situations. We will be monitoring these sites during the storms to see how they respond and will enact any emergency plans as necessary. We are aware of damage to the coastal defences at Dawlish Warren Spit.
 
michaelclayson
michaelclayson
31 Jan 2014 15:34

Bumping thus to the top of the list of topics

roberta
roberta
31 Jan 2014 15:44

I will bump it up to Michael

roberta
roberta
31 Jan 2014 16:03

bump

FredBassett
FredBassett
31 Jan 2014 17:01

Ouch!!!!

 

leatash
leatash
31 Jan 2014 17:17

The brook further upstream is rising very fast that could be a problem at high tide.

FredBassett
FredBassett
31 Jan 2014 17:27

Dont panic Mr Manwarring.

TDC councillors are on their way. Or maybe not, but it could be a good excuse for an expenses paid meeting in a posh hotel

1 Agree
flo
flo
31 Jan 2014 18:01

Let's hope enough has been done and the homes and businesses are okay.

3 Agrees
michaelclayson
michaelclayson
31 Jan 2014 23:47

High tide at 06:45

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