Floods in St Neots by busylady

Floods in St Neots

The River Great Ouse which flows through the Riverside Park in St Neots has finally overflowed it's banks. Thankfully I don't think any houses are threatened. Flood defences were installed a few years ago and seem to be doing their job - so far. The swans are enjoying the freedom to explore the park. The buildings at the back on the left are flats, and to the right it's the back of the Bridge Hotel.
Such a pretty picture with a nicely placed swan! Hope there was no damage.
May 4th, 2012  
i touth that is a lake not a street
May 4th, 2012  
Good shot. Well composed.
May 4th, 2012  
@chamal Well it's actually the river which has overflowed into the park, so no - it's not a street! Did you notice the waste bin and the park bench under water?
May 4th, 2012  
Great capture Judith - it is even more flooded than when I was there last Saturday. Great lighting on the water and lovely clear focus
May 4th, 2012  
WOW Judith , that's a lot of water !

May 4th, 2012  
Wonderful shot,hope the water is receding now!!
May 4th, 2012  
such a nice pic, and flooding does so much damage, I am glad all is ok.
May 4th, 2012  
Keep those sandbags stacked!! The swan does look like he's having a great time though! Brilliant capture of the floods
May 4th, 2012  
flooding is great for the birds ... ;-) cool shot
May 5th, 2012  
The marooned park furniture help convey the fact this water is not where it should be! Hope it recedes quickly.
May 5th, 2012  
Oh wow. I hope the water goes away quickly! I thought it was a lake too. But great shot.
May 5th, 2012  
Wow - I've heard St Ives is bad too.
May 5th, 2012  
Oh wow !!!
May 5th, 2012  
Hope everybody has remained flood proof! I just love the light reflected off the water and the swan is a lovely touch.
May 5th, 2012  
great shot, i hope the water goes away
May 6th, 2012  
Wow, where are all the people's cars? they must have to wear boots and waders to get in and out of their places. Hope it goes away soon.
May 6th, 2012  
I knew you'd had a lot of rain but didn't realise it was quite that much! The swan is quite happy though!
May 6th, 2012  
I knew you'd had a lot of rain but didn't realise it was quite that much! The swan is quite happy though!
May 6th, 2012  
Oh no! Makes for a nice photo though :)
May 6th, 2012  
Beautiful photo but a bit of a concern for many!
May 6th, 2012  
SO much rain but glad everything is ok and a very cool shot!
May 8th, 2012  
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