Rivers Websites

The Environment Agency (EA)

Formed in 1996 it is a government department that monitors our water (hydrological), air (atmospheric) and land (terrestrial) environments. Provides up-to-date information about flooding and flood risk.  Excellent case-study material.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk

The Boscastle Floods

Some information about the flood rescue in 2004. 

http://www.defencedynamics.mod.uk/resource/view.html?id=164&lessonplans_id=189

National Geographic - do a search for 'flooding'

Lots of pictures (especially of the River Mississippi ) 

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/

Flooding in Tewkesbury in 2007 and see the flood risk zones at:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7448436.stm

Defra's website regarding flood prevention at:-

http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/latest/2008/flood-0620.htm

Visit Kay's Geography Website - good for related Geography links at:-

http://www.geography.btinternet.co.uk/drainagebasins.htm