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This page is dedicated to the Great Pensford Floods which occurred in July 1968 . Violent storms had been building up in France during Wednesday July 10th 1968 and during that night they suddenly burst upon our region 24 hours before expected. These storms brought unparalleled devastation to Bristol and the South West. Severe flooding swept through the whole region . It was the worst rainstorm to hit the region in more than 55 years with more than 5 inches of rain falling in 24 hours. There was thunder and lightening and incessant rain for a day and a half causing much loss of life and damage to property. Pensford village reeled under the rage of the storm and became a disaster area. A wall of water surging down the River Chew took everything before it just before midnight. Some people swam for their lives for safety. The swollen river swept away Pensford's main road bridge, leaving a 50 foot chasm in the main A37, it also demolished 50 yards of stone wall and a house in the village. Some people were marooned for hours before being rescued by boats. In low lying areas of the village the flood water was ten feet deep. The following historical links tell Pensford's story.
Do you have any further material or memories you would like to contribute to this page? if so, please email: webmaster@publow-with-pensford-pc.gov.uk
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