Flooding at Over – January 2024


Two images of Over Basin showing how the River Severn has risen to the point where it is higher than the normal level in the basin, putting the quayside underwater !

Images by Monica Bayle.

This picture shows the site of Over Lock, completely covered by flood water as the River Severn rises up and across to the Basin …

… and just a few hours later, the water has receded again, leaving the Trust’s heritage narrowboats safe in their original positions.

Images by Monica Bayle and Tim Randles.