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Is River Wey flooded?

Is River Wey flooded?

There are currently no flood warnings or alerts in force at this location Upper River Wey.

Where is the upper river Wey?

The River Wey is a tributary of the River Thames in south east England. Its two branches, one of which rises near Alton in Hampshire and the other in West Sussex to the south of Haslemere, join at Tilford in Surrey.

Is the River Avon flooded today?

There are currently no flood warnings or alerts in force at this location River Avon in Worcestershire.

Where can you swim in the river Wey?

River Wey, Surrey Getting there: Take the train to Chilworth Station and follow signs for the Wey Navigation to swim near the Manor Inn, or get off at Guildford and follow the river’s footpath, swimming just outside the edge of town.

Can you kayak on the River Wey?

Canoeing provides an excellent opportunity to discover the Wey Navigations. The Wey Navigation was built 100 years before the Canal Age. It runs 15½ miles from Guildford to the Thames at Weybridge.

Is River Avon tidal?

Downstream of central Bristol the river passes through the deep Avon Gorge, spanned by Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, the river is tidal and is navigable by seagoing vessels at high tide but drying to a steep sided muddy channel at low tide.

Does Bidford on Avon flood?

9 Bidford-on-Avon is a village and Parish in Warwickshire. As a result, the south of the village of Bidford-on-Avon is more susceptible to flooding than the north (Flood Risk is shown on Figure 1.2).

Is it safe to swim in river Wey?

River Wey, Artington A stone’s throw from Guildford, this sandy stretch of river is slow-moving and shallow, making it a fine spot for wild swimming newbies. You can also find another great stretch of the Wey down by Godalming, which tends to be a tad quieter.

Who is responsible for the river Wey?

Today the navigations are owned and operated by the National Trust. The Environment Agency has some responsibility for maintaining the navigation. They have inherited ownership of 18 weir and associated structures from Farnham to the Thames at Weybridge.

How deep is the River Wey?

between 1.10m and 2.60m.
The usual range of the River Wey at Guildford is between 1.10m and 2.60m. It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began.

Is the River Wey going to flood Tonight?

Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but steady on the River Wey as a result of heavy previous rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over tonight and into tomorrow morning.

Is the river in Aberystwyth on flood alert?

It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the “hundred year” flood risk). All river level data, flood warnings, forecasts and alerts are supplied by the relevant national environmental agencies and the Met Office.

How many properties are at risk of flooding in Godalming?

Approximately 250 properties were flooded (see table below), not only from fluvial water but some from other sources such as surface water ground water and foul water. There are 1,261 properties at risk of flooding in Godalming, Guildford and Byfleet and Weybridge.

How is the River Wey in the UK?

River levels are high but steady on the River Wey as a result of heavy previous rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over tonight and into tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the ‘River and Sea levels in England’ webpage for current river levels.