Flooding situation – 20 November
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24 hour rainfall totals of up to 100mm have been recorded in
parts of southern Scotland.
The rain has now cleared across most of Scotland and outlook for
Friday is generally good with a few showers expected.
There is widespread disruption in south and central Scotland
which relates primarily to road closures and rail disruption.
The Met Office have an advisory warning in place for western
areas of Scotland for Saturday when we can expect further
significant rainfall, giving perhaps another 25 to 40mm over
Galloway and Argyll in the morning and spreading across Scotland as
the day progresses. Strong winds are also expected.
The Borders
Flood risk remains high on the Rivers Tweed and the Yarrow
Water. Flood warnings at Hawick and Selkirk have been downgraded
with water levels falling.
Water levels in the River Nith have reached their peak but are
only slowly falling. The situation will be monitored closely as
rainfall expected for Saturday may cause additional flooding.
The Met Office observing site at Eskdalemuir (near the border of
Dumfries & Galloway and Scottish Borders) had recorded 101mm
for this flooding event to 0300 hrs.
Headwaters are dropping and flood peaks are transferring
downstream to the lower Tweed. River levels are expected to remain
high throughout Friday.
SEPA is liaising with the Environment Agency on impacts on the
lower Tweed, and any effects from rainfall expected for
Saturday.
Dumfries and Galloway
The average rainfall throughout the region has been 60 mm over
last 24 hours. Some areas have experienced more than 100mm of
rain in this event.
The Whitesands car park area was flooded and there were reports
of flooding of properties in Brewery Street and Dock Park.
Flooding was also predicted for properties on Brewery Street,
Friars Vennel, Nith Street, Linden Grove and the wider Whitesands
area. Reports have come in of flooding and evacuation of properties
in the area. There have been reports of flooding in Auldgirth.
Water levels in the River Nith are slowly receding. Flooding
issues will remain throughout Friday, with water levels remaining
high. Any rainfall expected for Saturday may cause additional
flooding. SEPA will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Lothian and Borders
River levels in Falkirk, Fife, West Lothian, Edinburgh and East
Lothian are all continuing to fall steadily.
Strathclyde
The rainfall totals for the last 24 hours up to 05:00 are as
follow:
Coulter Reservoir (57.6mm)
Garls Craig (88.4mm)
Rain has now cleared from most of the area with only a few
scattered showers showing on the radar.
River levels in the River Kelvin and White Cart are now dropping
and the risk of flooding has diminished.
The River Clyde remains running high. Peak water levels in the
lower Clyde are expected for late afternoon on Friday 20
November.
A flood warning is in force for the middle Clyde around
Rosebank.
Flooding at Popinjay Hotel and Nursery's car park < have been
reported and the main A72 road is now closed.
Central Scotland
Flood Watches are in force for Falkirk and Stirling Rivers.
There are reports that small watercourses and roads have
flooded.
The River Teith remains a risk with water levels fairly steady.
The severe flood warning has now been downgraded to flood warning
as no further significant rainfall is expected during Friday. There
is a potential for water being released from upstream reservoirs
increasing downstream river flows. Reservoir operators are aware of
the situation and SEPA continues to monitor river levels.
Fife
More than 40 mm rain has been recorded over last 24 hours in
some parts of Fife.
Water levels in the River Devon have peaked around 1100 on
Friday 20 November 2009.
Flood risk around Tillicoultry is no longer imminent.
A number of roads which traverse the Devon valley are closed due
to flooding.
Water levels in all other rivers in Fife are now dropping
Tayside
Over 30 to 40mm of rain has fallen in the Tay Catchment
throughout last 24 hours.
The River Earn at Bridge of Earn is expected to peak around
mid-day.
The River Tay at Perth is expected to peak at 1500.
River levels in the upper catchment are slowly falling, flood
warnings have been removed for the Almond, Tummel and Glen
Lyon.
A severe flood warning for the Upper Isla from Ruthven Bridge,
to the Lower Tay through Coupar Angus and Aberbothrie remains in
place.
Flooding of roads could last during Friday with water levels
expected to peak at 1300 on Friday.
Grampian
No problems being reported.
Highlands and Islands
Rain has ceased in the area and no flood warnings in force.
No problems being reported.
Live warnings and general flooding advice is
available from SEPA through Floodline 0845 988 1188 and online at
www.sepa.org.uk/flooding