There will be further high tides this weekend from Saturday 18th April through Monday 20th April, however at a maximum of 4.3m a tad lower than that experienced earlier in the year.
The current weather is set fair - it currently seems more like mid-summer than early Spring - so with high pressure and wind from the east / north-east, there should be no flooding issues.
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Further high Spring tides are due this weekend
Further high Spring tides are due this weekend, from Friday 20 March (high tide at 06.33) through to Monday 23 March, with a maximum height of 4.5m.
We expect the current high pressure system to continue well into next week, with moderate winds from the north, veering southerly on Sunday. Therefore we do not expect any flooding issues.
We expect the current high pressure system to continue well into next week, with moderate winds from the north, veering southerly on Sunday. Therefore we do not expect any flooding issues.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
High Tides this weekend
The high Spring tides this weekend have now passed their peak, fortunately without serious incident. Many properties displayed some impressive looking flood defences.
Our pictures are taken from near Trout's boatyard, by the Church steps, at high tide on Friday morning, 20th February.
Also, for an interesting explanation of the so called 'syzygy effect' , please see this link.
Our pictures are taken from near Trout's boatyard, by the Church steps, at high tide on Friday morning, 20th February.
Also, for an interesting explanation of the so called 'syzygy effect' , please see this link.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
High Spring tides in Topsham this weekend
Topsham can expect high Spring tides from Thurs 19th February and Monday 22nd February. The highest tides are 4.6 m on Friday at 07.41 and again 4.6m on Saturday at 08.23, some of the highest tides of the year.
Atmospheric pressure is predicted to be just lower than normal on both days and the tidal surge will be about 5cms on Friday and about 5cms below normal on Saturday.
The wind is predicted to be from the SSE at 06.00 on Friday gusting 10mph but swinging clockwise to the North at 09.00, gusting at 18mph. On Saturday the wind is predicted to be from the North West.
Water may just overlap low lying roads at high tide, however, based on information to hand, we assess the risk of property flooding at this time to be minimal.
Atmospheric pressure is predicted to be just lower than normal on both days and the tidal surge will be about 5cms on Friday and about 5cms below normal on Saturday.
The wind is predicted to be from the SSE at 06.00 on Friday gusting 10mph but swinging clockwise to the North at 09.00, gusting at 18mph. On Saturday the wind is predicted to be from the North West.
Water may just overlap low lying roads at high tide, however, based on information to hand, we assess the risk of property flooding at this time to be minimal.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Flood Wardens needed in Topsham
The Environment Agency is offering training to individuals who wish to volunteer as Flood Wardens. This will be delivered jointly by the EA and the Fire Service, based on a package developed by Cornwall Community Flood Forum, funded by Devon County Council.
The role
Assist the community before, during and after a flooding incident:
- Responsible for a defined sector (ie number of residences) within the Flood Zone in Topsham and / or general assistance with flood defences
- Ensuring that residents within that sector are aware that there might be flooding
- Assistance in deploying individual property flood defences (ie flood boards, sandbags)
- Helping to deploy community flood defences (where appropriate)
- Sounding ‘alerts’ and ‘all clear’
- Helping to clear up / remove flood defences, post-incident
- Act as a conduit of information between residents and Topsham Emergency Group / the emergency responding agencies (eg Fire Service, Police, Exeter CC).
Person profile
- Local resident, most likely from the sector within the Flood Zone, with good knowledge of local geography and people living in the sector (ideally but not necessarily)
- Able to assist older / vulnerable neighbours
- Community spirited
The Training
The content of training is as follows:
1. Introduction to Flood Risk
2. Instruction to Emergency Services
3. Health & Safety and Risk Management
4. Role profile of Flood Wardens
5. Sandbags
6. Safeguarding
Dates
Thursday 22nd January & Thursday 29th January. The training is over two evenings, so you would need to attend both sessions.
If this is of interest to you, please email topfloods@topsham.org.uk with subject: Flood Wardens.
The role
Assist the community before, during and after a flooding incident:
- Responsible for a defined sector (ie number of residences) within the Flood Zone in Topsham and / or general assistance with flood defences
- Ensuring that residents within that sector are aware that there might be flooding
- Assistance in deploying individual property flood defences (ie flood boards, sandbags)
- Helping to deploy community flood defences (where appropriate)
- Sounding ‘alerts’ and ‘all clear’
- Helping to clear up / remove flood defences, post-incident
- Act as a conduit of information between residents and Topsham Emergency Group / the emergency responding agencies (eg Fire Service, Police, Exeter CC).
Person profile
- Local resident, most likely from the sector within the Flood Zone, with good knowledge of local geography and people living in the sector (ideally but not necessarily)
- Able to assist older / vulnerable neighbours
- Community spirited
The Training
The content of training is as follows:
1. Introduction to Flood Risk
2. Instruction to Emergency Services
3. Health & Safety and Risk Management
4. Role profile of Flood Wardens
5. Sandbags
6. Safeguarding
Dates
Thursday 22nd January & Thursday 29th January. The training is over two evenings, so you would need to attend both sessions.
If this is of interest to you, please email topfloods@topsham.org.uk with subject: Flood Wardens.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
High tides: Thursday 6th November and Saturday 8th November 2014
We are expecting high times in Topsham on Thursday evening (4.2m) and Saturday morning (4.3m).
On Thursday evening the weather forecast is for strong winds from the south gusting to over 30 mph, with accompanying low pressure, and a predicted tidal surge of +0.33m. Therefore we expect the river to overlap the road at low points, eg at Trout’s Boatyard, however it is unlikely to threaten property.
At this stage there is no undue cause for concern, but residents should be aware of the situation.
On Thursday evening the weather forecast is for strong winds from the south gusting to over 30 mph, with accompanying low pressure, and a predicted tidal surge of +0.33m. Therefore we expect the river to overlap the road at low points, eg at Trout’s Boatyard, however it is unlikely to threaten property.
At this stage there is no undue cause for concern, but residents should be aware of the situation.
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
FURTHER HIGH SPRING TIDES FOR TOPSHAM OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Topsham residents should be aware that we will be experiencing high Spring tides over the next few days. In addition, on Wednesday evening, 8th October, we expect winds gusting from the south west, which, added to a small 0.26m surge, will raise the predicted height of the tide. This may lead to water getting close to or overlapping the road at low points, eg at Trouts Boatyard. However at this stage there is no cause for concern.
High tide information is as follows:
Tuesday 7 October
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18.47
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4.3m
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Wednesday 8 October
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07:16
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4.2m
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19:36
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4.4m
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Thursday 9 October
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08:01
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4.3m
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20:20
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4.5m
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Friday 10 October
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08.42
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4.3m
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21:01
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4.4m
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Saturday 11 October
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09:20
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4.3m
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