Thorpe flooding?

[Topsyturvy15]

Just seen on the news that Staines and Chertsey are at risk of flooding. Could Thorpe be at risk? I'm sure it wouldnt be anything drastic but its worth a thought with the amount of rain falling at the moment :s Anyone know if this could be a problem?

[JoshC.]

The Thames in Staines is flooded at the moment (for those who know it, I think that The Swan Hotel by Staines Bridge is pretty much inaccessible at the moment!). Penton Park (the place opposite Thorpe) is currently on red alert too.

I don't think Thorpe is in any trouble though. I passed it today, and the lake didn't seem much higher than normal. When anything is planned and applications are sent to the council, a Flood Assessment form is shown as well (probably a standard thing for anywhere near lakes / rivers). This shows any affect possible floods may have and such, and I'm pretty sure there's always lee-way for the main park when it comes to flooding. If anything was to flood, it would likely be the site of Thorpe Farm, as that's what is flooded when land is infilled. The only place I've seen affected by high waters on the actual park are the bridges onto Saw Alive.

In other words, this is something the park have thought about and are prepared for, and I doubt it will be a problem.

[Benin]

We can but hope that it floods and washes away Storm Surge in a weird natural event of hilarity and irony...

[Fred]

The most amount of flooding I've seen before is the grassy area by Vortex get swallowed up. Boo

[MarkC]

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/riverstation.aspx?StationId=7213 - You can see from this there is little chance of thorpe park flooding.

[Sidders]

That only says that Staines is liable to "possible flooding", and has nothing do to with Thorpe Park though?

[JoshC.]

That's the "Thames at Staines", so only relates to there. Thorpe is surrounded by lakes, so it is different. I can also safely say that the Thames at Staines IS flooded now.

Oh, and for whoever cares, the grassy part of the car park is currently waterlogged.

[Mark9]

I've found the cause of the flood, it shouldn't be unexpected..