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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Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)
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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)
http://www.southendweather.net
"Weather Home & Abroad"
twitter: @LawnscienceEssx

On Monday, December 23, 2013 3:46:00 PM 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 -- http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl) ---------------------------------------------

You said in your winter forecast that it would be flooding NOT ice that would be making the headlines this year. I SALUTE you, sir. YOU were RIGHT!!!

On 23/12/2013 15:46, Will Hand wrote:
1540
Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.

Down 'ere in the lowlands it hasn't been that wet today but still a
soggy 16.3 mm up to 17:00. This makes it the wettest day of the month so
far.

The Dartmoor rainfall shadow working its magic...

Mild out there with 12.2C.

--
Nick G
Otter Valley, Devon
20 m amsl
http://www.ottervalley.co.uk

On Monday, December 23, 2013 5:14:04 PM UTC, Nick G wrote:
On 23/12/2013 15:46, Will Hand wrote:

1540

Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.



Down 'ere in the lowlands it hasn't been that wet today but still a

soggy 16.3 mm up to 17:00. This makes it the wettest day of the month so

far.



The Dartmoor rainfall shadow working its magic...



Mild out there with 12.2C.



--

Nick G

Otter Valley, Devon

20 m amsl

http://www.ottervalley.co.uk
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Yes but no but, on this side of Dartmoor (no rain shadow)we have had only
16.9 mm in my 5 inch gauge up to 1800z which is hard to believe.
There must be quite an under reading due to the severe gales.

Plymouth Mt Batten is reporting 13.4 mm up to 1800z.

We had a brief lull for an hour here but now the rain is hammering down again at 1920z.

Len
Wembury, SW Devon coast, 83 m asl

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On Monday, December 23, 2013 5:14:04 PM UTC, Nick G wrote:
On 23/12/2013 15:46, Will Hand wrote:

1540

Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.


19:00 Postbridge now up to 100.4 mm, and still the rain comes down.
59.4 mm in 5" gauge in Haytor at 1800.

Will
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On Monday, December 23, 2013 5:14:04 PM UTC, Nick G wrote:
On 23/12/2013 15:46, Will Hand wrote:

1540

Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.



Down 'ere in the lowlands it hasn't been that wet today but still a

soggy 16.3 mm up to 17:00. This makes it the wettest day of the month so

far.



The Dartmoor rainfall shadow working its magic...



Mild out there with 12.2C.



--

Nick G

Otter Valley, Devon

20 m amsl

http://www.ottervalley.co.uk

Very wet in the lowlands here Nick. 35mm so far today and it is still raining. Dawlish water was bank-full this afternoon and high tide is at 9.30. Could well be flooding here. I hope the properties near the sea outlet have sandbags at the ready. I dread to think what the morning will bring across Devon, as it has been exceptionally wet an some people's Christmases will be very soggy ones. Ouch.

On Monday, December 23, 2013 8:30:17 PM UTC, Dawlish wrote:
On Monday, December 23, 2013 5:14:04 PM UTC, Nick G wrote:

On 23/12/2013 15:46, Will Hand wrote:



1540



Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.







Down 'ere in the lowlands it hasn't been that wet today but still a



soggy 16.3 mm up to 17:00. This makes it the wettest day of the month so



far.







The Dartmoor rainfall shadow working its magic...







Mild out there with 12.2C.







--



Nick G



Otter Valley, Devon



20 m amsl



http://www.ottervalley.co.uk



Very wet in the lowlands here Nick. 35mm so far today and it is still raining. Dawlish water was bank-full this afternoon and high tide is at 9.30. Could well be flooding here. I hope the properties near the sea outlet have sandbags at the ready. I dread to think what the morning will bring across Devon, as it has been exceptionally wet an some people's Christmases will be very soggy ones. Ouch.

And a full gale outside. Wild weather.

On Monday, December 23, 2013 9:30:01 PM UTC, Dawlish wrote:
On Monday, December 23, 2013 8:30:17 PM UTC, Dawlish wrote:

On Monday, December 23, 2013 5:14:04 PM UTC, Nick G wrote:



On 23/12/2013 15:46, Will Hand wrote:







1540







Postbridge 92.6mm so far today.















Down 'ere in the lowlands it hasn't been that wet today but still a







soggy 16.3 mm up to 17:00. This makes it the wettest day of the month so







far.















The Dartmoor rainfall shadow working its magic...















Mild out there with 12.2C.















--







Nick G







Otter Valley, Devon







20 m amsl







http://www.ottervalley.co.uk







Very wet in the lowlands here Nick. 35mm so far today and it is still raining. Dawlish water was bank-full this afternoon and high tide is at 9.30.. Could well be flooding here. I hope the properties near the sea outlet have sandbags at the ready. I dread to think what the morning will bring across Devon, as it has been exceptionally wet an some people's Christmases will be very soggy ones. Ouch.



And a full gale outside. Wild weather.

40mm today. Wind refusing to abate. Not a night to be out in a small boat.