Much of the New Road outfield was covered in standing water

Their losses could rise to �250,000 if Friday's televised Pro40 floodlit match against Hampshire cannot go ahead.

"The club is secure, but it makes it tougher for a few years," said Newton.

Members have started donating money and Newton hopes the damage will not put off potential investors from backing the ground's �10m redevelopment.

Newton, who rates the chances of Friday's game going ahead as only 50-50, added: "What it means is your plans for the next few years, be it improved cricket and members facilities or whatever, will have to go on hold.

"The money we receive from the England and Wales Cricket Board is used primarily for the players' budget and you've got to have a team.

"Ground development is also a separate package.

"Will these floods put people off investing? It could do, but I don't think so because the developments are all above the flood plain.

"But I stress we have not got people knocking on the door, there is no danger of the business going down.

"I'm not a huge fan of going out to appeal for funds because at the moment we have thousands of members and customers who are not getting value for money because of what has happened."

Worcestershire were unable to stage any of their home Twenty20 fixtures at their Worcester headquarters after the Severn burst its banks after heavy rain.

An ECB investigation is also under way into the abandonment of their County Championship match against Kent without a ball being bowled.