High Spring tides next week

Brian Grimshaw of the Topsham Emergency Group gives news of next weeks highest tide of the year. Video courtesy of Topsham TV.

The highest tides of the year will occur next week in Topsham, commencing Monday 8th September through until Friday 12th September, peaking on Wednesday evening with a tide of 4.6m at 20:42.

However, weather conditions are predicted to be benign, with high pressure continuing to dominate our weather, leading to light winds and little swell, with no rain in the forecast either.

Our advice to residents is that currently predictions show that there is no need to take any action in respect of property defence, as the likelihood of flooding is assessed as being low, despite the high Spring tides.

Flood Fair report

On Friday 4th July 2014, the Topsham Emergency Group organised a "Flood Fair" in the aftermath of last winter's storms and flooding. Held in Matthews Hall, Topsham, it featured a day of displays on flood protection, environmental and emegency planning topics, followed by an evening Q&A with an expert panel.

See the permanent page Flood Fair for a full report.

Flood Fair comes to Topsham, Friday 4th July

Flood Fair comes to Topsham, Friday 4th July, 3 – 8 pm