High Street awash
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The water poured along Station Road and flooded the High Street. Premises below street level were badly flooded. The photo by Andy Anderson shows the scene at dawn. Further photos of severe flooding in the High Street and elsewhere here... Villagers were remarkably good-humoured and pragmatic, despite their serious setbacks. There was some good fortune: the waters reached only the front doormat of View Gallery, where many irreplaceable paintings were stacked overnight on the floor prior to being photographed. Koi carp who attempted to escape to the Thames from a garden pond in Boyle Farm Road may also have counted themselves fortunate, although a fireman was seen netting some absconders. |
School's out!
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The Infants' School grounds were flooded and we understand there is a question over whether foul water bubbled up as well - the school may be closed for two or more days while hygiene checks are made. Photo shows the school grounds draining after the main was shut off. Click it for larger image ----> The Junior School and Esher College also had to take a decision to close for the day, as access was restricted although the premises themselves were not flooded. |
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Clearing up
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The cleanup began by around 0800. Fire engines were quickly on the scene after the main was closed off and helped to pump out basement rooms. Click photos for larger images. If you have good high-resolution or dramatic photographs please email them to the webmaster, cumulative file size per email not exceeding 4Mb please. We will post them on this site so that others may view and, if helpful to substantiate insurance claims, download them. Those who suffered damage - including freezer damage - that may not be insured may have a case against Thames Water. If residents would like to pool information, resources and ideas please use this website - either post in the forum or email the webmaster for further dissemination. We will keep you abreast of further news and matters arising. |
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