The concrete flood defences along Warriston Road were well within capacity, but further east along Warriston Crescent by the railway bridge the temporary steel pilings weren't high enough, so the WoL had flowed over them, and back-flooded the other side of the concrete wall.
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Water of Leith flood warnings
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Posted 13 years ago #
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This was after water had gone down a few feet -
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Broughton Spurtle (@theSpurtle)08/07/2012 10:14
Water of Leith floods again. Words and pictures: http://bit.ly/99jeuR
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Anyone see the report on the BBC, somewhere in Englandshire?
Couple of folk shown cycling through the flood water. The reporter makes a comment along the lines of, "Some people are even trying alternative means of transport".
(Hmm, doesn't seem to bad now I've typed it, but it felt a bit more lunatic-fringe-activity-cyclists at the time)
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@Arellcat - love your photos - as to the Dean Village weir steps being impassable I walked up them in that state last year and posted a video of it somewhere. I also cycled through the Roesburn cliff part of that flood though it was possibly anything up to 4 inches lower than the shots on this thread (at least I think I could see the middle bar on the fence which last Thursday I saw was covered in grass.
Wish I had been out to see the power of the flood for myself but was minding the kids that week and away this weekend. Good to see some shots of it as all they news did was a brief shot of the colonies...
I stand corrected it was lower
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A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Edinburgh and Lothians.
Persistent rain is expected to affect this area from Tuesday through to Wednesday evening. River levels are expected to rise in response to this rain and may cause some flooding from rivers from later on Wednesday morning. There is particular concern for the East Lothian area.
SEPA duty officers will monitor the situation and update as further information becomes available.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0845 9881188. This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at http://sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup."
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I cycled along the Broughton path this morning, and stopped at the bridge where you took your photograph chdot. The water was lower but I'd guess only a foot or 2 below the level where it will overspill into the area where the excavator is on your photo.
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Four times as many homes and firms risk flooding in the next 20 years if the UK does not prepare for climate change, a government advisory panel has said."
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A HOMEOWNER in the flood-hit Stockbridge Colonies has told how he warned contractors of the risk days before the Water of Leith burst its banks.
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