On Monday, 23 December 2013 15:46:00 UTC, wrote:
1540



Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.

Haytor 60+ mm in 5 inch gauge (not measured yet but emptied out as was

full).

Gusting 48 knots at Postbridge. 35 knots at my sheltered site in Haytor.

Roads closed, trees down, never seen the moor around Haytor so wet in 11

years. Every single path going downhill is a fast flowing stream, some 2

feet deep in gullies and quite dangerous. Local river Lemon has burst its

banks with over 2 feet of flood water closing the main road to Widecombe.

Saw one car almost prang itself as it came to a sudden stop. Lost a bit of

bumper, lucky not to get the engine hydro-locked.



Will

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http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm

Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)

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Dire outside, I guess with an unpredented 280mph jet of yesterday we're in unchartered waters atm. Quite surprised no 'red' warnings have been issued. For my part and the SE it looks like the critical time is 18z to about 03z 24th, the radar is showing a distinctive line of intense rain on its back edge, a sting jet dare I say on top of what's already blowing...

Keith (Southend)
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