Willerby Earthquake

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Between 12.55am and 1.00am this morning I was sat at my desk working when it started to shake.

According to Sky News there was an earthquake covering a great deal of the country.

I went downstairs and then outside to be greeted by a few other local residents who were also looking for the cause of the shaking.

That's the first earthquake I've experienced in 38 years!

Update:

It looks like the earthquake was centred 30 miles south of Kingston upon Hull. The following link has all the details.

Magnitude 4.7 - ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Flooding in Willerby, East Yorkshire

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I've lived in Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire for over 30 years. Willerby lies on highish ground compared to Kingston upon Hull and therefore I thought we were immune to flooding. How wrong I was!


A torrent of water, coming from higher ground, worked its way down Kingston Road and entered many of the side streets, including mine seeking out lower ground. For much of today the road and many gardens have been under water. Fortunately the house was not affected but a few neighbours have spent most of the day bailing out their gardens and patios to prevent the water entering their houses.


As far as this area goes the torrent is now a slow flow and the road is now visible. Recent reports on Sky News suggest that there are motorists on stranded in their vehicles on the A63.


A quick thank you goes to the owner of the Cottage Fires van who lives down the street. He blocked the road behind my car using his van to prevent cars driving down the already flooded street as the resulting wake from the vehicles was making the situation worse. Unfortunately a handful of idiots decided to drive down the pavement to avoid the road block. I really hope they got home to flooded houses.