Flooding in Caithness...

[jigln]

where are the WORST Usual Areas for Flooding?

what about the Forss through Westfield, in other words are there any No Go Areas one should really avoid?

Thanks.

[sids]

where are the WORST Usual Areas for Flooding?

what about the Forss through Westfield, in other words are there any No Go Areas one should really avoid?

Thanks.

Don't walk around in the flooded bits.

[Bystander1]

Simple really. If the Westfield Bridge is submerged then try Forss Bridge. If its submerged as well all is not lost - head South to Helmsdale and take the Strath route to Melvich and onward from there. Going the other way (West to East) just reverse these directions.

[jigln]

thanks for the "Travel" info, but I'm not talking about travel, I'm talking about 'living' in certain areas.

I'm referring to areas that are Bad Flooding areas that are known for it, where people shouldn't buy or choose to live... where are they?

[bekisman]

Gives a bit of info on Flood plains here: http://www.highlandbiodiversity.com/.../caithness.pdf

[sids]

The little lodge beside the Forss burn looks a bit low.

[Kevin Milkins]

The Jean Steven on Reiss Beach would be a poor choice of residence, it has been known to flood twice a day for nearly 58 years.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...PeMtqD-ZBK_2cQ

[davth]

Apparanty that house has never been flooded
Probably due to the adjacent waterfall

[jigln]

More relevant today than any...

So what areas have been effected?

[Aestus57]

The bottom end of Church Street in Halkirk. Bad flooding there today. Three fire engines in attendance and everyone out trying to clear the road gullys.
It's always been known to flood but the council did work there last year to increase the capacity of the surface water drainage system...... all to no avail apparently as the floods were quite bad today. Feel mightily sorry for the family who only moved in two days ago!

[Southern-Gal]

I think some areas of Watten have been flooded today but not badly and some areas of Halkirk.

[richardj]

Not sure what areas were flooded due to the heavy rain on the 9th January, and continued rain today but the River Wick did create a few new Lochs today!



And the bridge at Watten below.

[Kenn]

Most of the incidence of water ingress is due to blocked drains especially in urban areas, fortunately flood plains are still in operation throughout the county.
Coming back across the county yesterday it was good to see the spate waters flooding onto the above.
I went a short walk today and the level has now reached that of 2090 when the melt waters after a month of snow swelled the rivers and burns.
Whilst it must impact on the farming community aa water courses wash top soil ploughed for planting by and large the county seems to dowell under such dire conditions.
My sympathies go out to any one who has been affected.

[JANJO]

Any flooding to john o groats from thurso

[Aestus57]

Most of the incidence of water ingress is due to blocked drains especially in urban areas, fortunately flood plains are still in operation throughout the county.
Coming back across the county yesterday it was good to see the spate waters flooding onto the above.
I went a short walk today and the level has now reached that of 2090 when the melt waters after a month of snow swelled the rivers and burns.
Whilst it must impact on the farming community aa water courses wash top soil ploughed for planting by and large the county seems to dowell under such dire conditions.
My sympathies go out to any one who has been affected.

Lizz, are you from the future? Can you tell me next weeks winning Lotto numbers???? Please !!!!!!

[Kenn]

Lol if only !
Having celebrated my ......... birthday yesterday, I think I am more from the past.

[Kenn]

Have just spotted my Freudian slip he he.
Having just celebrated my ? birthday yesterday, I am actually from the distant past .

[orkneycadian]

Regarding the current flooding in Englandshire, and particularly Fishlake.

According to Google Earth, Fishlake is 35 miles from the sea. But yet, the river Don which flows past it is a mere 5m above sea level. Google earth also reports that most of Fishlake is 6 or 7m above sea level. And its called "Fishlake". Why then are so many folk outraged that it has flooded, and that somehow this is the Governments fault?

[j4bberw0ck]

Good point........... especially since there's any number of flood risk maps and information available online. If you feel like indulging yourself for a few minutes: Flood the lot! Entertaining, while you consider that gubbermunt (local and national) has a track record of encouraging building on flood plains and low-lying ground round old villages. Which some some unaccountable reason all seem to be built on the highest ground available. Can it be it's all happened before, perhaps as a result of steel and concrete-making industries in the 14th century?