Does the River Nene Flood?

The catchment has a history of flooding. The most significant events in recent years occurred in 1998 and 2000 in Northampton, due to heavy rainfall causing flooding from the River Nene.

Does the River Nene flood in Wisbech?

Higher water levels were reached than during the devastating North Sea flood of 1953. Flooding affected both banks of the river at Wisbech. A 70-year-old woman was reported drowned in her flooded home in Wisbech after the Nene burst its banks forcing 1000 people to evacuate their homes.

Is River Nene tidal?

Tidal passage

The river is tidal for 45 kilometres downstream of the Dog in a Doublet lock.

Where does the River Nene rise?

The River Nene is an important regional navigation, rising at sources near Bradby, Naseby and Yelvertoft, and becomes navigable at Northampton where these tributaries combine.

How clean is the River Nene?

Surface waters are considered to be 'polluted' by nitrates where levels are in excess of 50mg/l. Monitoring shows that Nitrate levels in this water body are below this threshold. However, good practises are still important to ensure this remains the case, and protect the Nene downstream.

River Nene Flood Water Northamptonshire

What lives in the River Nene?

Are there fish in the River Nene?

Coarse fishing on the Old River Nene! Our guests can fish free of charge from the banks of the Old River Nene (Course fishing) at the bottom south eastern boundary of our land. Just bring your rod license and your tackle. Fish for Bream, Tench, Eels, Pike, Rudd and Roach.

What is the River Nene famous for?

It was once an important centre for shoe making, and much of the town was destroyed by fire in 1675. Several watermills are on the banks of the Nene. Hardwater Mill is almost 1,000 years old and was used as a hiding place by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the 12th century.

How far is the River Nene navigable?

There are 90 miles of navigable waterway, with 38 locks between Northampton and Peterborough. Each lock is approximately 26m long and 4.6m wide. Most of the locks have pointing doors (sometimes called 'V-doors') at the upstream end, and vertical guillotine gates at the downstream end.

Do I need a licence to kayak on the River Nene?

Before you set out on your maiden river voyage, be it a motorised craft, rowboat or canoe, do make sure that you have a licence and have proof of it with you when you're on the river or you could be subject to a fine of up to £1,000.

Can tidal rivers flood?

In most tidal rivers the change from ebb to flood is gradual: the ebb current downstream slows, there is a period of slack water, then slowly the flood tide starts flowing upstream.

What sea does the River Nene go into?

River Nen, also spelled Nene, river rising in the East Midlands, England, flowing 90 miles (145 km) from limestone uplands in a generally northeastward course to The Wash, a shallow North Sea inlet. It flows past Northampton and Oundle to Peterborough in a broad valley.

Does the River Nith flood?

Within this Potentially Vulnerable Area there is one asset identified as being at risk of flooding. There has been regular flooding in this area for a number of years. River flooding from the River Nith accounts for the majority of these records; the Nith can also be subject to tidal surge from the Solway.

What areas are most likely to have a flooded river?

River floodplains and coastal areas are the most susceptible to flooding, however, it is possible for flooding to occur in areas with unusually long periods of heavy rainfall.

What river overflowed in Germany?

In southern Germany especially the river Lech, flowing from Austria through southern Germany into the Danube, caused large-scale flooding.

Are there barbel in the River Nene?

The River Nene barbel record has been smashed with the capture of a massive 18lb 3oz specimen! The incredible fish was landed by big-fish ace Nigel Bryans. Read the full story in this week's Angling Times! Amar Bhupathi and 459 others like this.

Can you swim in the River Nene?

Oundle, River Nene is a popular wild swimming spot on the nearby River Nene surrounded by verdant river beds. There is a pontoon used by the Rowing Club that makes it easier to enter the river. Upstream of Oundle, Cotterstock and the bridge at Fotheringhay Castle are idyllic spots for a dip.

What city does Nene live in?

Leakes resides in Duluth, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.

How do you pronounce Nene river?

In Northamptonshire, the 90-mile (150km) River Nene is known as the "Nen". Over the Cambridgeshire border, it is pronounced "Neen".

Are there trout in the River Nene?

The upper river is a tight, winding stream where brown trout may be caught alongside some surprisingly large coarse fish.

What is the mouth of the River Nene called?

The navigable River Nene extends from the junction with the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal to the mouth of the river on the Wash at Crab's Hole.