So I might lose my house...

[asterix]

It happens so frequently that it should be in the mundane news thread.

Yes, I think that was my point!

 

[vernon]

Yes, I think that was my point!

It might float past the incognescenti.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I have been "on call" for flooding since Hogmany, loads of muttering from SEPA in the meedya but I've not had a single call asking me to co-ordinate anything, or even start thinking about maybe doing something that would indicate there is anything to co-ordinate.

Anyway, I've now passed over to a colleague who now has the worry of doing nothing.

 

[hopless500]

Happy Birthday Matthew . Hope the predicted flooding didn't get to you

 

[SteCenturion]

There is a tiny risk of flooding in my kitchen.
I think I spotted a Micro-Wave in the corner.

 

[vernon]

The reality:

The following Flood Warning will remain in force for two hours after the time of high tide. The high tide at Prestatyn is at 12:00 GMT on Friday 3rd January 2014. At Prestatyn the tide level is expected to reach 5.67 metres above Ordnance Datum. Wave overtopping at the promenade/sea front is expected to occur between 11:30 GMT and 14:00 GMT. The properties closest to the promenade/sea front are most at risk.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Seeing as you have done all the hard work thus far, how does that figure compare to the normal mean high tide there?

I think Matthew already mentioned it was expected to be about 3 metres (about 10 feet) higher than a normal high tide. He lives in a very flat and low lying part of the town so if the flood defences are breached the water will go quite a long way inland.

 

[DCLane]

Also, if you're car's likely to be swamped, move it to higher ground first. Without the bike in; that should be upstairs along with anything valuable/electrical.

 

[Matthew_T]

I'm going to Chester today because we know it wont flood in the day (no high tide). When I get home I will keep an eye on the beach and make sure I know if we actually will flood.

 

[Matthew_T]

Also, if you're car's likely to be swamped, move it to higher ground first. Without the bike in; that should be upstairs along with anything valuable/electrical.

I was going to stick the bikes in the car and move the car to higher ground. Even though my bike are in the garage and wont really go anywhere, I just want to make sure. My race bike is worth more than my car.
My dad probably wont move his car though.

 

[Somewhere]

I'm going to Chester today because we know it wont flood in the day (no high tide). When I get home I will keep an eye on the beach and make sure I know if we actually will flood.

Err high tide for you (with your realistically minimal biblical flood risk) is actually at around mid day?!

 

[Over The Hill]

My best tip-

Block all the inside toilets and drains up (bag of sand in the loo) as when it floods, the drains are flooded and the pipes work in reverse!

 

[vernon]

[QUOTE 2851299, member: 1314"]How's he going to get the car into the upstairs bedroom?[/quote]

Inna lift innit.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Yes he has but 3m above a normal high tide is not credible.

Why not? The Environment Agency are expecting this tide to be 5.67 metres (18.6 feet) above ordnance datum (that's mean sea level not low tide) so it seams reasonable. Alert details here.

 

[Matthew_T]

Err high tide for you (with your realistically minimal biblical flood risk) is actually at around mid day?!

Oh. Well the flood warning is for midnight tonight. That is when the waves are forecast to be the highest.