Andy 60 Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) We've been having a spot of wet weather lately. Started at 6am today and the River Severn, which always spills over in winter has gone a bit over the top this year and flooded the cellar. Here's the view from the roof of where I work: For reference, here is the Google Earth link to the same area at normal water level: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/9+Bridge+St/@52.3372692,-2.2829212,324m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x4870f4acc05dbda9:0x15002ef2563f153c Edited February 12, 2014 by Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted February 15, 2014 Yeah, we had something like that a few years ago where it probably rained for at least a week straight and flooded everything. Ironically, it was either the year after or two years after a horrible drought where the artificial lake dried up to the point where the ruins of the town that was flooded upon its creation. On another note. We just had a 4.4 earthquake. As if we weren't already the laughing stocks of the nation, we're making a 4.4 earthquake a big deal. Californians are probably thinking, "Pfft, I don't even feel 4.4's anymore." This is also after two or so inches of snow shut down the entire northern half of state for a week. People from the North treat two inches as a light dusting. I imagine in the spring, well have an F1 tornado so the people from the Plains can tell us how an F1 is like a gentle brease to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted February 15, 2014 Sounds like you're not having a good time there. And don't worry, if we get half an inch of snow everybody goes crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted February 15, 2014 YOu guys are all snow wusses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandora 77 Posted February 15, 2014 Uhhh I'm concerned about the earthquake there. And so should the rest of the country. Because that's really scary close to the New Madrid fault, which has been rumbling for years and is just waiting for a good excuse to make the Mississippi River flow backwards again. In other news, where the hell is that 50-degree weather we were promised? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandora 77 Posted February 16, 2014 Yeah. It was, like... 100 years ago maybe? An earthquake in Memphis caused the river to flow north. Backwards. For hours. Imagine how confused all those catfish were! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted February 16, 2014 Ah, that sounds freaky lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandora 77 Posted February 16, 2014 Well it ain't normal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted February 17, 2014 Bloody rivers misbehaving. What are they like... Ours has gone down quite a lot now, but is still flooding the carpark and riverside meadows. Still got no draught products on offer at the pub though until the cellar has been properly cleaned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandora 77 Posted February 17, 2014 "Bloody rivers misbehaving"!!!! ROFL! Such a frightfully British response! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted February 17, 2014 What? I can't help it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad furday 57 Posted February 17, 2014 Today I went about knocking the icicles off the roof over the entryway and near the dog's yard. Some of those were so big...I was like "If one of these hits me in the head and I'm not killed.....I'm getting colouring books for christmas for the rest of my life!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted February 17, 2014 Poor Furday. Another 5-8 inches of snow tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandora 77 Posted February 18, 2014 Today I went about knocking the icicles off the roof over the entryway and near the dog's yard. Some of those were so big...I was like "If one of these hits me in the head and I'm not killed.....I'm getting colouring books for christmas for the rest of my life!" *cracks the hell up* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ana 15 Posted March 15, 2014 Ah, the blissful teasing days of fake-Spring… right before we dive headlong back into winter rains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted March 15, 2014 It's been quite sunny here lately, which seems to mean the entire West Midlands has to descend on Stourport and mak my days at work hell. On the plus side, takings are up so we should get a bonus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted March 15, 2014 Are you away from the flooding then? My other friend mentioned some areas were flooding pretty bad. Over here, finally getting a few days with above freezing temps. Snow's melting, slowly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted March 17, 2014 At least it's warming up then getting cold again so that we don't flood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted March 18, 2014 Yeah. Don't want a repeat of last March. 'Course that was more for lots of rain, than melt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted March 18, 2014 There are still snow drifts on the side of M-13 that are taller than my car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) The drifts on the side of my driveway are taller than my car. But there's one spot of grass in the backyard! Right next to a drift of about 2 feet of snow lol. And it's raining, so it's going away. Edited March 19, 2014 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted March 19, 2014 Your side of the state got about twice the snow my area got Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted March 20, 2014 The blessings of lake effect snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted June 13, 2014 Note to self: Check the weather next time; it's too warn for a jacket! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
