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In pre-modern times the area was commonly referred to as the River Severn, or the Severn Sea. Today, at the upstream boundary, the normal tidal limit of the river is at Maisemore weir (on the West Channel) and Llanthony Weir (on the East Channel), close to Gloucester Docks, although exceptionally high tides can overtop these weirs. [3]
The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren, pronounced [ˈavɔn ˈhavrɛn]), at 220 miles (354 km) long, is the longest river in Great Britain. [4] [5] It is also the river with the most voluminous flow of water by far in all of England and Wales, with an average flow rate of 107 m 3 /s (3,800 cu ft/s) at Apperley, Gloucestershire.
Saxon's Lode is the location for a gauging station on the River Severn, monitoring the water level to give warning of possible flooding downstream. [4] North of the modern farm is Ryall Quarry for extraction of gravel. It was the desire to extend the quarry south that led to the archaeological excavations taking place. [2]
The town centre is partially built on a hill whose elevation is, at its highest, 246 feet (75 m) above sea level. The longest river in the UK, the River Severn, flows through the town, forming a meander around its centre. [4] The town is subject to flooding from the river. Shrewsbury School, with its boathouse on the River Severn in the foreground.
The Afon Clywedog is an upland headwater tributary of the River Severn in Powys, Wales. It is approximately 29 km (18 mi) long and has its source on the flanks of Plynlimon and has its confluence with the Severn in Llanidloes. The annual rainfall over the catchment is between 1,737 mm (68.4 in) and 1,836 mm (72.3 in). [1]
Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas near flooded rivers in Buncombe County and surrounding areas, as record flooding is anticipated.
The Wentloog Level lies to the southwest between the River Usk and Rhymney River and consists of 8,500 acres (34 km 2). They are an agricultural region interspersed with suburban development. [2] The levels are formed from tidal deposits and alluvium, which have been recurrently inundated and reclaimed from the Severn Estuary by humans since ...
Low water levels in the Mississippi River have been approaching a historic low for the last week. At least eight barges have run aground due to the drop in water level , the AP reported.