> ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:54 PM > Subject: Re: [canals-list] Re: Re: Oh Joy! > > >> Andrew D reported with some relief that the Avon is down a bit and also . >> . . >> >> > Rain is still falling on the Welsh hills and that could effect us >> > over the next few days. LT is coming down nicely, however I am >> > leaving all the ropes in place just in case. >> >> I haven't got my maps with me but I can't work out how the Welsh hills >> would feed the Avon. Now if the Almighty overshot his favourite drop zone >> and hit the Brm area instead then the Avon would presumably take a bigger >> hit. > From: "Phil Rushton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I initially thought the same as you Beeky. Then I wondered if abnormally > high > water levels on the Severn would hold back the outflow from the Avon. > Can anyone with local knowledge confirm whether this is the case? > I can remember seeing photos of last year's floods when the whole of > Avon Lock was underwater. > > And to Andrew:- I hope the water levels in Evesham are still receding > and you are able to enjoy a good nights sleep tonight.
Hi Phil, Beeky and All, You have hit the nail on the head Phil. It is the water flowing into the Severn that gives us a problem here with water backing up the Avon. Rain falling over Rugby and that neck of the woods also finds it's way to the Avon. With saturated ground any rain north of us eventually gets to Evesham and on to Tewkesbury. All quiet here so far. Off to bed now feeling confident for the next 12 hours. Regards, Andrew Web Site www.andrewdyke.co.uk Web Site www.mayorofevesham.co.uk
