Loddon History

The flood of August 27 1912

A result of the coldest and wettest August then on record. A huge cloudburst in Norwich on 27 August lasting almost 12 hours, resulting in 15cm (6 inches) of rainfall, tracked across to Great Yarmouth and caused extensive flooding and damage to crops.

Viewing the breach at the Loddon side

View from Chedgrave.

Looking towards Chedgrave

The plank bridge across the flood

Crossing to Chedgrave on the plank!

Inspecting the damage

Damage to the roadside

The temporary footbridge leading to Chedgrave.