Cockermouth Flood Uk Extreme Weather Event Flashcards
When did cockermouth flood occur?
19th November 2009
What was the main cause of the cockermouth flood?
316mm of rain fell in 24 hours
How many people died in cockermouth flood?
1 person
How many homes were flooded in cockermouth flood?
1500
Name 2 economic primary effects of the cockermouth flood.
6 bridges collapsed
Farm livestock was killed and so were buildings and fences
Give an environmental primary effect of the cockermouth flood.
The river tore loose and carried away hundreds of trees, damaging ecosystems
Give a social secondary effect of the cockermouth flood.
Contaminated water posed health risks
Give two economic secondary effects of the cockermouth flood.
Loss of Christmas trade due to loss of tourism
Insurance costs were more than £100 million
Give an environmental secondary effect of the cockermouth flood.
Landslides
How were people rescued in the cockermouth floods?
200 people rescued by helicopter
What did the army build in cockermouth?
A temporary footbridge
What happened to small businesses in cockermouth?
Temporary trading places
What we flood management strategies were put in place in cockermouth?
Flood walls to protect homes and flood gates.
A 120m self closing flood barrier that only rises when it is at risk of flooding
What did network rail build in cockermouth?
A new station at Workington
