The 1928 Thames flood was a disastrous flood of the River Thames that affected much of riverside London on 7 January 1928, as well as places further downriver. Fourteen people died and thousands were made homeless when floodwaters poured over the top of the Thames Embankment and part of the Chelsea Embankment collapsed.

The Thames Barrier is a retractable barrier system built to protect the floodplain of most of Greater London from exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. It has been operational since 1982. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low tide, it can be opened to restore the river's flow towards the sea.

Feb 16, 2014 · In 1928 the Thames flooded much of central London, with fatal consequences. It was the last time the heart of the UK's capital has been under water. How did the city cope and what has changed?...

Jan 20, 2024 · A new documentary will dig into a little-known disaster that hit London hard almost 100 years ago. In January 1928, the river Thames burst its banks, causing widespread desctruction in the floods that followed. The disaster affected many who lived along the river, and killed 14 people in the carnage that the floods caused.

Jan 14, 2022 · Now, the tidal floodplain of the Thames is almost 35,000 hectares, extending from west London into "large parts of central and east London, as well as significant coastal areas of Kent and Essex bordering the Thames estuary."

Feb 12, 2020 · Before you take your boat out on the River Thames, you should find out the current river conditions and make sure you understand what they mean. You should also check if there are any closures or...

Jan 8, 2024 · Homes and businesses have been flooded in Surrey amid rising water levels in the River Thames. Almost the entire Surrey stretch of the river is still at risk of bursting its banks, according to...

Jun 14, 2023 · Although the primary purpose of the Thames Barrier is to manage tidal flood risk in the estuary, the EA also closes it to protect low-lying properties in west London after heavy or prolonged rainfall – known as fluvial flooding.

Jan 8, 2024 · Homes and businesses have been flooded in Surrey amid rising water levels in the River Thames. Almost the entire Surrey stretch of the river is still at risk of bursting its banks, according to...

Jan 24, 2025 · The Thames Valley Flood Scheme had been investigating sites around Berkshire and Oxfordshire that would be used to store flood water - thus diverting it away from urban spots.