Letham Flood Study

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Flooding in Letham: your experiences

The Greens and The Den area of Letham have a history of flooding.

This flooding is becoming more frequent. Six houses and three business premises have been regularly flooded during the last few years.

To build a clearer understanding of risk, Angus Council have appointed specialist flood consultant JBA to undertake a flood study.

Following the study, JBA will propose short, medium and long-term options to minimise property flooding in Letham.

As part of the study, JBA are asking local residents to share their experiences of flooding in Letham.

How to take part

Get involved by completing the survey on this page.

You can also email photo and video files to LethamFloodStudy@angus.gov.uk and/or emma.blades@jbaconsulting.com with the subject: Letham Flood Study.

Paper copies of the survey are available in the Letham Bookshop, on the lower floor of the Letham Feuars Hall, the Square, Letham.

If you have any issues with sending information, please let us know at LethamFloodStudy@angus.gov.uk

What happens next

Your feedback will help shape the development of the project.

Sign up to follow this project to receive regular updates by email. Once the assessment is compete, we will share the results and recommended next steps.

Background

The Vinny Water is a small but flashy watercourse. As it flows towards Letham, several smaller ditches and land drains flow into it. The channel then flows through a steep sided valley along the southern boundary of Letham. This area is known as The Greens and The Den.

During storms, water from roads is also routed towards the burn.

To build a clearer understanding of current and future flood risk in Letham, specialist flood consultants JBA are carrying out surveys, flood modelling and flood risk assessments.

Hydraulic modelling of the Vinny Water will determine flood levels and flood extents. The study will incorporate the impact of surface water runoff from the surrounding impermeable areas.

Information and evidence from residents and businesses will form part of the study. The findings will be used to identify and evaluate potential flood risk management options.



Flooding in Letham: your experiences

The Greens and The Den area of Letham have a history of flooding.

This flooding is becoming more frequent. Six houses and three business premises have been regularly flooded during the last few years.

To build a clearer understanding of risk, Angus Council have appointed specialist flood consultant JBA to undertake a flood study.

Following the study, JBA will propose short, medium and long-term options to minimise property flooding in Letham.

As part of the study, JBA are asking local residents to share their experiences of flooding in Letham.

How to take part

Get involved by completing the survey on this page.

You can also email photo and video files to LethamFloodStudy@angus.gov.uk and/or emma.blades@jbaconsulting.com with the subject: Letham Flood Study.

Paper copies of the survey are available in the Letham Bookshop, on the lower floor of the Letham Feuars Hall, the Square, Letham.

If you have any issues with sending information, please let us know at LethamFloodStudy@angus.gov.uk

What happens next

Your feedback will help shape the development of the project.

Sign up to follow this project to receive regular updates by email. Once the assessment is compete, we will share the results and recommended next steps.

Background

The Vinny Water is a small but flashy watercourse. As it flows towards Letham, several smaller ditches and land drains flow into it. The channel then flows through a steep sided valley along the southern boundary of Letham. This area is known as The Greens and The Den.

During storms, water from roads is also routed towards the burn.

To build a clearer understanding of current and future flood risk in Letham, specialist flood consultants JBA are carrying out surveys, flood modelling and flood risk assessments.

Hydraulic modelling of the Vinny Water will determine flood levels and flood extents. The study will incorporate the impact of surface water runoff from the surrounding impermeable areas.

Information and evidence from residents and businesses will form part of the study. The findings will be used to identify and evaluate potential flood risk management options.



  • Letham Flood Study Residents Questionnaire

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    JBA Consulting are undertaking a flood study, on behalf of Angus Council, in Letham to gauge an understanding of the flood incidents that have happened in the past, in an attempt to mitigate the impacts of flooding across the town.

    We would be grateful if you could answer the following questions to the best of your ability. There is an opportunity to provide further information at the end that you feel could be relevant to providing a greater insight into the flooding patterns in the town and surrounding vicinity.

    Please COMPLETE THIS FORM by 23rd October 2026.


     

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