Is there flooding in Yalding Kent?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area.
What caused the Yalding flood?
Stunning drone footage has shown the extent of the flooding in Yalding caused by Storm Dennis over the weekend. The tiny village, near Maidstone, has been devastated by flood water with parts of the area completely cut off.
Why did Sheffield flood in 2007?
2007: On 25 June, Sheffield suffered extensive damage as the River Don over-topped its banks, causing widespread flooding in the Don Valley area of the city. A 14-year-old boy was swept away by the swollen River Sheaf and a 68-year-old man died after attempting to cross a flooded road in Sheffield city centre.
When did the River Medway last flood?
2013/
During the winter 2013/14 floods, over 900 homes and businesses in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Yalding, East Peckham and other smaller communities were flooded from the River Medway and its tributaries. This flood was the largest ever measured in many parts of the catchment of the River Medway.
Is Yalding prone to flooding?
Yalding, near Maidstone, sits by the confluence of the Rivers Medway, Beult and Teise and is highly prone to flooding.
When did Yalding flood?
Homes in Yalding had to be evacuated on Christmas Day in 2013 after hundreds of families woke to find their homes flooded by rising waters in the Medway valley.
Is Yalding a nice place to live?
I lived not far from Yalding for many years. It’s a pleasant village by the River Medway. Some parts are very prone to flooding, but that will not be a problem in August. Pleasant walks can be had alongside the river to the next villages and Maidstone.
When did Yalding last flood?
2013
Yalding, the disastrous floods of 2013 and the £35m flood defences that never materialised – Kent Live.
Why did Sheffield flood 2019?
A slow-moving front brought persistent heavy rainfall across Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster as well as parts of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire on November 7, 2019. Rainfall also continued into the following day, November 8, 2019.
What year did Sheffield flood?
March 11, 1864
Great Sheffield Flood/Start dates
The Great Sheffield Flood, also known as the Great Inundation, was a disaster that devastated areas in and above Sheffield on March 11, 1864.
What river was Yalding near?
River Medway
Yalding is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Maidstone in Kent, England. The village is situated 6 miles (9.7 km) south west of Maidstone at a point where the Rivers Teise and Beult join the River Medway.
When was the last time there was flooding in Yalding?
In fact, the last time it saw flooding anywhere near as severe as this was less than 60 days ago, just before Christmas. As Storm Dennis battered Kent with 50mph winds and torrential rain this weekend (February 15 and 16), Yalding’s flood defences began to struggle.
What happened to Yalding after Storm Dennis?
A video has shown the extent of flooding left behind in Yalding in the aftermath of Storm Dennis. The area of the village near Maidstone surrounding the Twyford Bridge has been completely submerged by the rising river, cutting off the road. Due to its location near the River Medway, the village has long had trouble with flooding.
Who is the chairman of Yalding parish council?
Geraldine Brown, chairman of Yalding Parish Council, has lived in Yalding for 34 years. She said they had planned for the rain and wind with sandbags and defences. “The next 10 hours, the water will continue to rise, so the water will be across the roads,” she said.
What happened at Yalding Little Venice Country Park?
The Little Venice Country Park at Yalding flooded again overnight when the River Beult overflowed. About six properties have been damaged. It was evacuated on Thursday afternoon, with residents having to rescue their possessions from caravans, when water surrounded the site.