UK Storm Floods Update

The storm and tidal surge has affected hundreds of locations through Wales, Scotland and England. The storm seems to be passing, but the threat of flooding remains. The UK’s Environment…

Storm Surge Floods in UK

The storm and tidal surges mentioned in our earlier report (North Sea Flood Threat) have now hit England, and evacuations are currently taking place along the eastern coast of the…

The 1953 North Sea Floods

In light of the flood warnings for North sea coastal areas of Scotland, England and Germany for 5 and 6 December 2013, we decided to take a timely look at…

North Sea Flood Threat

Can the North Sea Floods of 1953 happen again? A storm that is likely to hit parts of Northern Europe between Thursday 5 December and Friday 6 December prompted authorities…

Flood Defences at Medmerry, UK

In Medmerry, West Sussex, on the southern coast of England, a project costing 28 million pounds sterling to help combat the ever increasing risk of flooding is being implemented. The…

Floods in Essex, UK

Heavy rainfall in England resulted in flash flooding in some southern and eastern counties of the country on Saturday 24th August 2013. The worst affected area was Essex, although floods…

Floods in UK July 2013

After heavy storms and long periods of heavy rainfall were seen across much of the United Kingdom over the last few days, floods have hit the county of West Yorkshire…

Flash Floods Expected in UK

After the recent heatwave across much of the United Kingdom, storms and flash floods have been forecast for many areas. So far there have been some reports of flash floods…

Swans in Worcester Floods

We’ve found yet another unexpected – even bizarre – consequence of flooding over the weekend. This amazing picture, courtesy of Earth Pics (link) shows dozens of elegant white swans making…

Flooding in UK 2007

2007 is regarded as one of the worst years in recent times for flooding in the United Kingdom. Much of the flooding occurred during a period between June and July.…