Tewkesbury is at risk of flooding primarily due to its location at the confluence of the River Severn and River Avon, which can lead to significant water accumulation during heavy rainfall. Additionally, the area's flat topography and historical land use have contributed to increased surface runoff. Climate change is exacerbating these risks by causing more intense and frequent rainfall events. Flood defenses exist, but they can sometimes be overwhelmed during severe weather conditions.
During the Tewkesbury flooding in 2007, a total of seven people lost their lives due to the extreme weather conditions and flooding.
During the Tewkesbury floods in July 2007, there were approximately 300 reported injuries. The floods were among the worst in the UK, leading to significant property damage and displacement of residents. Thankfully, there were no fatalities directly attributed to the flooding.
Tewkesbury is in the county of Gloucestershire.
Tewkesbury in England experienced severe flooding in 2007 when the River Severn and River Avon overflowed.
Tewkesbury School was created in 1972.
Sandra Tewkesbury died in 1962.
Sandra Tewkesbury was born in 1942.
Tewkesbury Abbey was created in 715.
The Tewkesbury floods happened due to heavy rainfall which resulted in the River Severn and River Avon overflowing their banks. The excessive water led to widespread flooding in the area, causing damage to homes and infrastructure.
Because the town is situated near a couple of major bodies of water (where the Avon and Severn meet), it floods often. From wikipedia The area around Tewkesbury is frequently affected by flooding. In general such flooding causes little damage to property as the town is surrounded by large areas of floodplain which restrict urban development and the ability for the town to spread. However, extreme flooding events have caused damage to property and affected transport links, the most significant events occurring in 1947,[4] 1960[5] and 2007. 4. ^ The great floods of 1947, The Guardian July 25th 2007 5. Historic flooding in the Severn catchment, Geographical Association 6. Tewkesbury Grammar School 1576 - 1972, Paul *****, Grenfell Publications 1987 I will concentrate on the 2007 flood
Low-laying areas close to water are at risk of flooding
there are two rivers around tewkesbury