Thames Flood defences - A tool can more accurately predict when the Thames Estuary flood defences will need to be closed.

Situated near Woolwich, The Thames Barrier is one of the largest ... The 10 gates work as 10 individual flood barriers, and can be raised (closed) to hold back the rising water.

When flood defences failed during the great ... But forward warning saw timely evacuations, properties protected and the Thames Barrier raised to counter the highest water level since it was ...

Ricky Gervais has been forced to halt plans to build a new riverside mansion over flooding fears. The 63-year-old star of The ...

The team in charge of creating flood defences for Hebden Bridge are hoping they can allay concerns from people in the town.

Reading's Ricky Gervais has been forced to halt plans to build a new riverside mansion - over fresh flooding fears. The Office star was in discussions with the local authority to resubmit a proposal ...

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) says flooding is possible over the next several days. A flood watch is in effect until next Tuesday, March 11. Officials say municipalities, ...

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) says flooding is possible over the next several days. A flood watch is in effect until Tuesday, March 11. Officials say municipalities ...